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I
CANADIAN
CONGREGATIONAL
YEAR BOOK.
1883-84.
EDITOR :
REV. SAMUEL N. JACKSON, M,n.. - •
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WITH REPORTS OF THE SOCIETIES.
TORONTO :
CONGREGATIONAL PUBLISHING COMPANY.
1883.
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DUr EXCTT 9 "N-t-H 1605
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♦ KINGSTON :
BRITISH WHIG STEAM PBINT. 896, 838 AND 340 KING STBEET EAST.
• •
PREFACE.
This, the eleventh volume of the Canadian Congregational
Year Book, is not so large as the former, owing to the absence
of the reports of the Missionary Society of Newfoundland,
the Ladies' Home Missionary Society of Nova Scotia and
New Brunswick, and the Labrador Missionary Society ; never-
theless it presents no mean proportions in its appearance.
By placing the statistics of the Congregational churches of
Canada side by side and at the beginning of the book, their
usefulness for ready reference is secured. The other general
statistics and facts relating to the various Congregational
societies are, in as far as possible, brought down to date.
The typographical work in this volume is superior to that in
any of the previous issues, and reflects much credit upon the
printers.
Mr. William Neish, of the Customs Department, Kingston,
has rendered the editor most valuable assistance in the pro-
duction of this volume.
Samuel N. Jackson.
Kingston, August, 1883.
CONTENTS.
PART L
t. Permanent Calendar for the Century
2. Postal Regulations for Canada
3. Official List •••. .... ..••
4. Travelers' Guide to places of Worship
5. Congr^ational Ministers in Canada
6. Congr^ational Churches in CInada
7. District Associations in Canada
8. Congregational Theological Colleges
9. Statistics of the Congregational Churches of Canada
10. Statistics of the Congregational Churches of Newfoundland
11. Summary of Statistics for Ontario and Quebec
12. Congr^ational Ecclesiastical Record for Canada
13. General Congregational Statistics . • • •
14. Congregational Unions r • .
15. Congr^ational Societies ....
16. Congregational Publications
17. Books on Congregationalism
18. The Union Meeting of Ontario and Quebec
19. The Maritime Union
20. Union of England and Wales
21. Biographical Sketch of Rev. W. M. Peacock
22. Daily Bible Readings for the Year
• • • •
PAOB
II
12
13
17
19
20
21
23
24
32
33
35
37
43
45
53
55
57
61
64
67
70
PART n.
I.— CONGREGATIONAL UNION OF ONTARIO AND QUEBEC.
1. Officers and Appointments for 1883-84 75
2. Constitution and Rules .... 76
3. Declaration of Faith 78
4. Resolutions on Councils 80
5. Ministers Members of the Union 81
6. Churches Belonging to the Union 82
7. Tabular Statement of the Annual Meetings of the Union 83
8. Proceedings of the Union 84
9. Financial Statement of the Treasurer 94
10. Collections from the Churches for the Union 95
II.—CONGREGATIONAL UNION OF NOVA SCOTIA AND NEW
BRUNSWICK.
1. Officers and Appointments for 1883-84
2. Constitution and Rules
3. Ministers and Churches in the Union
4. Alxttract of Proceedings of the Union
97
98
lOI
102
(vi. )
PART m.
I.— CONGREGATIONAL COLLEGE OF BRITISH NORTH AMERICA,
PAGE
1. Office-bearers and Professors 109
2. Notice and Form for Bequests no
3. By-laws and Regulations ...• •••• m
4. Draft of Amended By-laws .... 114
5. Course of Study •••• •••• •••• •••• •••• •••• 1x7
6. Medal and Exhibitions ••• 118
7. List of Alumni .... •... ••-• •••• •••• •••• ••••119
8. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting 121
^ 9. Report for the Session 1882-83 ....' 123
10. Treasurer's Statement ..•• •••• ...« •••• •••• •••• 130
11. Christmas and Sessional Examinations 131
12. Summary of Examinations and list of Prizemen .... 133
13. List of Life Members .••• •••• ..•• •••. •••• .... 134
II.— CONGREGATIONAL PROVIDENT FUND.
1. Office-bearers for 1883-84 135
2. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting 135
3. The Annual Report for 1882-83 136
4. List of Beneficiary Members .... ' 139
5. The Treasurer's Statement 140
III.— CONGREGATIONAL PUBLISHING COMPANY.
1. Office-bearers for 1883-84 • . • • .... • • • . . . . . .... 141
2. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting 142
3. The Annual Report .... ••<• .••• •••• •••• .... 142
4. The Treasurer's Statement .... . . • • . • • . .... .... 144
PART IV.
I.— CANADA CONGREGATIONAL MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
1. Office-bearers and Committees for 1883-84 147
2. Notice and Form for Bequests .... 148
3« Constitution .... •••• ••.• •••• •••• .... «... 149
4. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting 151
5. General Secretary-Treasurer's Report 154
6. Report of the Church Building Fund 155
7. Report of the Executive Committee .* 156
8. Report of the Superintendent 158
9. Manitoba Committee Report .... . . . • 160
10. Western District Report .... .••• 161
11. Central District Report .... .... 162
12. Eastern District Report 163
13. Quebec District Report 165
14. List of Life Members •••. .••• •••• •••• •••• •••• 168
15. Summary of Subscriptions from the Districts 170
16. Donations for Church Extension 171
17. Subscriptions for the Superintendency 171
18. List of Payments to the Churches 171
19. Treasurer's Statement .••• ••.• •••• •••• •••• •••• 172
so. Manitoba Mission Accounts ••• 172
( vii. )
II.— NOVA SCOTIA AND NEW BRUNSWICK MISSIONARY SOCIETY
PAOB
1. Officers and Committee for 1883-84 173
2. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting 173
3. The Annual Report •... •••• •••• .... .... .... 174
4. Treasurer's Statement 177
5. Contributions by the Ladies' Home Missionary Society 177
III.— CONGREGATIONAL INDIAN MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
1. Office-bearers for 1883-84
2. Constitution
3. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting
4. The Annual Report
5. Treasurer's Statement
• . . •
• . . •
179
180
180
181
182
IV.— CONGREGATIONAL FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF B.N.A.
'04 .*•* ....
1. List of Office-bearers and Committee for 1883
2. Constitution and By-laws
3. Proceedings of Annual Meeting
4. The Annual Report
5. Treasurer's Statement
• . . .
. • . .
. 183
. 184
. 185
. 186
. 188
PART V.
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE SOCIETIES.
1. List of Subscribers to the College of B.N.A.
2. List of Subscribers to the C. C. Missionary Society
3. List of Siibscribers to N. S. and N. B. Missionary Society .
4. List of Subscribers to the Indian Missionary Society
191
195
205
207
INDEX
PAOB
Alumni, List of 119
Assooiations, District, in Canada 21
Benefloiaries Cong. P. F. Society 199
Bequest Form for C.C.B.NA. 110
Bequest Form for C.C.M.S 148
Blograpikdoal Sketch 67
Books on Congregationalism 56
Calendar for the Century 11
Churches, Congregational, in Canada ... 20
Church Building Fund, Beport of 155
Collections for Union O. and Q 95
Colleges, Congregational... 23
College, Congregational of B.N. A 100
College Notice 110
College By-laws 9Jid Begulations. HI
College, Medal and Exhibitions. 118
College, Annual Meeting of 121
College, Annual Beport of.. 123
College, Treasurer's Statement 190
College, List of Prizemen 133
Constitution College, Proposed Changes 141
Committee, General C.C.M.S 147
Constitution, O. andQ. Union 76
Constitution of N.S. and N.B. Union... 98
Constiution of C.C.M.S 149
Constitution, C.C.LM.S. 180
Constitution, F.M.S.B.N.A. 184
Councils, Besolutions on 80
Course of Study, College : 117
Daily Bible Readings 70
Declaration of Faith 78
District Beport, Western 161
District Beport, Central 162
District Beport, Esistem 163
District Beport, Quebec 165
Ecclesiastical Becord 35
Examinations, College 131
Executive Committee, C.C.M.S. Beport 156
Foreign Missionary Society, Canada 183
Indian Missionary Society 179
Indian Mission, Annual Beport 181
Life Members, aC.M.S 168
Life Members, College 134
Manitoba Committee Beport 160
Maritime Union Meeting 61
Ministers Congregational, in Canada... 19
Missionary Society C.C 147
Missionary Society Beport 164
Missionary Society, C.C., Notice 148
PAGE
Missionary Society, N.S. and N.B 173
Missionary Soct'y, N.S. and N.B. Beport 174
Missionary Superintendent's Beport... 158
Official List 13
Officersof C.C.B.N.A 109
Officers of Union N.S. and N.B 97
Officersof Union O. andQ 76
Officers of the C.C. Missionary Society. 147
Officers of the N.S. and N.B. Miss. Soc 173
Officersof the CC.LM.S 179
Officers of F.M.S.B.N.A 183
Officersof the Provident Fund 135
Officers of Publishing Company 141
Peacock, W. M., Obituary 67
Postal Begulations 12
Provident Fund Society 136
Provident Fund Beport 136
Publications by Congregationalists 58
Publishing Company 141
Publishing Company Beport .,. 142
Societies Congregational 45
Statistics General, Congregational 57
Statistics of Churches, O. and Q 24
Statistics of Churches, N.S. and N.B... . 27
Statistics Churches in Newfoundland... 32
Subscribers to the College 191
Subscribers to the C.C.M.S 196
Subcribersto the N.S. and N.B. M.S.... 205
Subscribers to the C.C.LM.S 207
Summary of Contributions, C.C.M.S.... 170
Summary of Statistics of O. and Q 33
Travellers' Directory 17
Treasurer's Statement of Union, O. & Q 94
Treasurer's Statement, C.C.M.S 172
Treasurer's Statement, Manitoba Com. 172
Treasurer's Statement, F.M.S.B.N.A.... 188
Treasurer's Statement, C.C.LM.S 182
Treasurer's Statemeat C.P.F. Society... 140
Treasurer's Statement, Publishing Co... 144
Unions, Congregational 43
Union Meeting of Ontario and Quebec 57
Union of England and Wales 64
Union, Churches in 62
Union of O. and Q 84
Union, Ministers in 81
Unions, Annual Meetingsof 83
Union Contributions for O. andQ 95
Unionof N.S. and N.B 97
Union Committee's Beport 85
PART I.
Calendar— Postal Rates — Official List — Traveler's Guide — Con-
gregational Ministers in Canada — Congregational Churches in
Canada — The District Associations — Congregational Theological
Colleges — Statistics of the Congregational Churches in Canada —
Statistics of the Congregational Churches in Newfoundland — Sum-
mary of Statistics for Ontario and Quebec — Ecclesiastical Record —
General Congregational Statistics — Congregational Unions — Co»-
gregational Societies — Congregational Publications — Books on Con-
gregationalisni — The Union Meeting of Ontario and Quebec — The
Maritime Union — Union of England and Wales — Biographical
Sketch — Daily Bible Readings.
CALENDAR FOR THE CENTURY.
PERMANEHT CALEHDAR FOE, THE GEHTURT.
ExpiANATioN : The seven Calondars in the right hand
Table {numbered 1 to 7) exhibit every possible variation
in the month-date of each day of the week. The num-
bers in the left hand Table Indicate the proper calendar
for each month of every year, from 1866 to 1900.
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DmKOTiONs : Find the month and year required, in
he left hand Table. The figure opposite both will
ndicate the calendar to be used. Thus: Jannary,
879, gives the figure " 4 ;" hence the fourth calendar
s the one for Jaouarj-, 1879, and the New Year ia seen
fall on Wednesday.
POSTAL REGULATIONS.
IiBTTBBB ADDBBBSBD FBOM OB TO PliAOEB IN CANADA AND THB UNITBD STATEB, not
exceeding ) oz. in weight, 3 cents, and three cents for every ad^tional half ounce. Drop
letters, and letters passing between cities and their snburbs, i ounce in weight, Icent each.
Newfoundland and Chreat Britain, and all places within the Postal Union, either by
Canadian or New York Mail Steamers, not exceeding ^ oz. in weight, 5 cents, and five
cents for eadi additional half ounce. The above rates must in all cases be prepaid by
Ix>Btage stamps.
Bboibtbbed liBTTEBB, f OT plaoes in Canada and Newfoundland, must be prepaid by
stamp, in addition to the i>OBtage rate. 2 cents each. To the United States and to the
United Kingdom, 6 cents each. Begistration stamps are not accepted in payment of
posta|[e.
Bb-DibeotbdLettbb8.— Letters re-directed to places in Canada and the United States
without being taken out of the Post-office, sjre not liable to any additional ^stage, but if
taken from the Post-office and subsequently reposted, they must be prepaid at least one
full rate for Canada, and in full for the United Sti&tes, in default of which they will be sent
to the Dead Letter Office.
Post Cabds.— Post Cards are issued at one cent each, and may be sent to any address in
Canada or the United States. Post Cards are also issued at 2 cents each for transmission
to Great Britain, Newfoundland and to all Postal Union countries. Nothing must be at-
tached to the card, nor must the card be cut or defaced in any way. Beply cards two cents
each.
Nbwbfafbbb AND PBBiODiCAiiS.— Transient Newspapers within the Dominion, the United
States, or Newfoundland. 1 cent per four ounces or fraction thereof. A single paper
weighing less than one ounce will be forwarded for i cent. Newspapers posted for city
delivery must be prepaid ^ cent. To the United Kingdom and all IBuropean countries, a
cent each Newspaper under two ounces. A single paper weighing more than four ounces will
be subject to two or more rates of postage.
MoNBT Obdbbs.— On Money Orders drawn by any Money Order Office in Canada on any
other Money Order Office in the Dominion the commision is as follows : — Not exceeding
$4, 2 cents; $10,5 cents; $20, 10 cents; $40, 20; $60, aO cents; $80, 40 cents ; $100, 50
cents. No single Money Order, pavable in the Dominion of Canada, can be issued
for more than $100 ; but as many oi the $100 each may be given as the remitter requires.
Money Orders, for a sum not exceeding $50 each, are issued on the United Kingdom, New-
foundland, the United States, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Austria-Hungary, Boumania,
Jamaica, (West Indies) the Australian Colonies, Victoria; New South Wales and Tasmania,
and British India. The commission on orders payable in the above mentioned countries
is :--For a sum not exceeding $10, 10 cents ; and 10 cents for each additional $10.
Lbttebb and Nbwbpafbbs fob Fobbion PiiACEB.— Letters addressed to each of the fol-
lowing places, 5 cents for eeuah ^ oz. ; Post Cards, 2 cents; Newspapers, under 4 oz., 2 cents;
Book Packets 1 cent 2 per oz. :— Argentine Bepublic, Austria-Hungary. Bahamas, Barba-
does. (West Indies) Belgium, Bermudas, Brazil, British Colonies on West Coast of Africa,
Britiui Colonies in West India, Britiui Guiaoia, British Honduras, British India, Bul-
ofixiA, Canada, Ceylon, Chili, Columbia, (United States) Costa Bica, Danish Colonies of
Bt, Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John ; Denmark, Dominica. (Bepublic of) Ecuador, Egypt,
Falkland Islands, France, French Colonies. Germany, Helligoland, Great Britain and Ire-
land, Greece, Greenland, Guatemala, Hayti, Hawaii, Honduras, Hong Kong, Italy, Jamaica,
Japan, Labuan, Liberia, Luxembun;, Mauritius and dependencies, Mexico, Montenegro,
Netherland, Netherland Colonies, Newfoundland, Nicaragua, Norway, Paraguay, Persia,
Peru, Portugal, Portugese Colonies, Boumania, Bussia. Sfuvador, Seryia, Spain, Spanish
Colonies, Straits settlements, St. Vincent, (West Indies) Sweden, Switzerland, Trmidad,
(West Indies) Turkey, Uruguay, Venezuela. Letters containing gold or silver, money,
jewels or precious articles, or ansrthing liable to Customs duties cannot be forwarded by
post to any of the Postal Union coimtries.
To the following places. Letters } oz. are 10 cents, Post C3ards 2 cents. Newspapers under
4 oz., 4 cents, and Book Packets, for 2 oz. 2 cents: Aden (Arabia), Argentine Confederation,
Brazil, British Guiana, via N.T.; Ceylon, via S. F. & E. Hong Kong (including Amoy, Can-
ton, Foo-Chow, Haukow, Ningoo and Swatow, via S. F., India, (British), Mauritius and its
dependencies. Straits Settlement of Singapore, Penang and Malacca. South and West
Australia and Tasmania via San Francisco, Letters 7 cents per ^ oz. Newspapers 4 cents.
New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, and New Zealand via San Francisco, Letters
16 cents per ^ oz.. Newspapers 4 cents per 2 oz.
MiscBLiiANEOUB PosTAii Mattbb.— Books and Pamphlets Printed Circulars, Hand Bills.
Book and Newspaper Manuscript, Printers' Proofs, Maps, Engravings, Sheet Music, Photo-
graphs, Seeds, Boots, Sec, to any place in Canada or the United States, 2 cent per 4 oz., in
weight. Book Packets must be put up in wrappers open at both ends. Patterns and
Samples for places in Canada, 2 cent per 4 oz., in weight and must be pnt up so as to
admit of inspection. Sample Packages may be registered. Patterns and samples of mer-
chandise for places in the united States, subject to tiie special rate of 10 cents each, pre-
paid by stamps, and must not exceed 8 oz. in weight. When addressed to places in the
United Kingdom, they must be prepaid by postage stamp at 2 cent per oz., or fraction of
2 oz. The limit of weight for eaon packet oi newspapers, and other miscellaneous matter
sent to places included in the Postal Union, is 4 lbs. 6 oz., except Great Britain, limit 5 lb.;
Book j)ackets may weigh up to 5 lbs., and for each padket of patterns and samples 8
ounces. •
OFFICIAL LIST. I3
OFFICIAL LIST FOR I883.84.
I. CONORSGATIONAL UNION OF ONTARIO AND QUBBBC.
Chairman for 1883 — Rev. Charles Duff, M.A., Toronto, Ont.
Chairman for 1884 — Rev. J. G. Sanderson, Danville, Que.
Secretary 'Treasurer — Rev. W. W. Smith, Newmarket, Ont.
Statistical Secretary — Rev. W. H. Warriner, B.A., Bowmanville, Ont.
Minute Secretaries — Rev. D. McGriegor, M.A., Rev. C. Pedley, B.A.
Union Committee — Revs. Dr. Stevenson, Dr. Wilkes, Dr. Cornish, J. G. San-
derson, R. K. Black, Dr. Jackson, G. Willett, D. Macallum, W. H. Allworth. H.
D. Powis; Messrs. George Hague, Peter Wood, G. S. Fenwick, B. W. Robertson,
J. D. Nasmith.
Place of Meeting — Montreal, Emmanuel Church, June 4th, 1884.
Preachers^— Rev. W. Wetherald. Rev. W. H. Warriner, B.A. ; Alternate— Rev.
H. Hughes.
Essayists— Rev. W. H. Allworth, Rev. J. B. Saer, B.D.
Delegates to National Council, U.S, — Revs. Dr. Stevenson, Dr. Jackson. John
Wood, Thomas Hall.
Delegates to Union of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick — Revs. Thomas Hall,
Charles Duff, M.A.
II. CONGREGATIONAL UNION OF NOVA SCOTIA AND NBW BRUNSWICK.
Chairman — Rev. I. L. Beman, St. John, N.B.
Secretary — Rev, Joseph Barker, Sheffield. N.B.
Statistical Secretary — Rev. D. W. Cameron, Keswick Ridge, N.B.
Missionary Secretary — Rev. Jacob Cox, B.A., Noel. N.S.
Treasurer — James Woodrow, Esq., St. John, N.B.
Committee — Revs. S. Sykes. C. L. Ross, J. Shipperley. G. W. Johnson, A. W.
Main ; Messrs. A. K. Moore, Nathan Tupper, W. T. Sterritt. W. Anderson, E. H.
Dearborn, D. H. Burpee, Robert Faulkner, £. D. Williams.
Place of Meeting — Economy, N.S., on last Saturday in June, 1884.
Preachers — Rev. G. W. Johnson ; alternate. Rev. S. Sykes.
Essayists — Revs. S. Sykes. A. W. Main, and J. Woodrow, Esq.
Delegate to National Council, U.S. — Rev. Thomas Hall.
Delegate to Maine Conference — Rev. I. L. Beman.
Delegate to Union, Ontario and Quebec — Rev. J. W. Cox, B.A.
III. CONGREGATIONAL COLLEGE, BRITISH NORTH AMERICA.
Chairman of the Board — George Hague, Esq., Montreal.
Secretary — Rev. Dr. Cornish. 177 Drummond Street, Montreal.
Treasurer — R. C. Jamieson, Esq., 185 University Street, Montreal.
Boardof Directors— Revs, H. WilV.es, D.D., J. F. Stevenson, D.D., A. Duff,
D.D.,Prof. Fenwick. W. H. Allworth. S. N. Jackson, M.D., R. K. Black. John
14 OFFICIAL LIST.
Wood, H. D. Powis, J. W. Cox, B.A., D. McGregor, B.A., John Burton, B»D. ;
Messrs. C. Alexander. Henry Lyman. G. R. Black, Theodore Lyman. J. S. Mc-
Lachlan, George Hague, Robert Anderson. Robert McLachlan, J. R. Dougall,M.A.,
Charles Gushing, B.C.L., H. W. Walker, Robertson Macaulay.
Auditors — William Reid. John Porteous.
IV. CANADA CONGREGATIONAL MISSIONARY SOCIBTY.
President — Rev. Dr. Cornish, 177 Drummond Street, Montreal.
Secretary — Rev. Dr. Jackson. 84 Gore Street. Kingston, Ont.
Treasurer — H. N. Baird, Esq., Toronto.
Superintendent of Missions — Rev. Thomas Hall, 479 Princess Street, Kings-
ton, Ont.
Gefieral Committee — Revs. Dr. Wilkes, Dr. Cornish, Dr. Jackson, Thomas Hall,
John Burton, B.D., W. H. AUworth. William Hay, H. D. Hunter, D. McGregor,
B.A., R, K. Black. J. R. Black. B.A., H. Pedley, B.A. ; Messrs. George Hague,
George S. Fenwick, Henry Lyman, James Goldie, Joseph Barber, Henry Cox, J,
D. Nasmith, P. H. Burton, B. W. Robertson, J. O. Wisner. G. Rendell, Edward
Becket.
Executive Committee — Revs. Dr. Cornish, Dr. fackson, Thomas Hall, William
Hay, John Burton. B.D., John Wood. R. K. Black, H. N. Baird, Esq.
Trustees — Messrs. Charles Paige, David Williams, Edward Becket.
Auditors — Messrs. David Higgins. and J. G. Copp.
v. CANADA CONGREGATIONAL INDIAN MISSIONARY SOCIBTY.
President — Dr. James H. Richardson, M.R.G.S., Eng., Toronto.
Vice-Presidents — Revs. Dr. Jackson, Dr. Stevenson, H. D. Powis, J. Burton,
B.D., W. W. Smith, W. H. Warriner, B.A., G. Hague, Esq.
Secretary — Rev. A. F. McGregor, P.O. Box 933, TorontOi
Treasurer — J. C. Copp, 69 Grosvenor Street, Toronto.
Directors — Revs. R. Robinson, Joseph Unsworth, Charles Duff, M.A., John
Wood ; Messrs. D. Higgins, J. D. Nasmith, George Scott, James Farquhar, John
Adams, D. Williams.
Auditors — Messrs. James McDunnough. and William Freeland.
VI. CANADA FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
Pretident—], C. Field, Esq., Gobourg, Ont.
Vice-President — Rev. Henry D. Powis, Toronto.
Secretary — Rev. H. Pedley, B.A., Cobourg, Ont.
Treasurer — B. W. Robertson, Esq., Kingston, Ont.
Directors— Revs. J. Burton, B.D., B. W. Day, 0. Duff, M.A., A. L. McFadyen,
B.A., H. D. Hunter, S. N. Jackson, M.D., R. Mackay, A. F. McGregor, B.A., D.
McGregor, B.A., D. Macallum, T. Hall. B.A., J. F. Stevenson, D.D., J, Wood ;
Messrs. J. Adams, G. S. Armstrong, H. J. Clark, J. Goldie, G. Hague, T. B.
Macaulay, T. Nicholson, G. S. Armstrong. B. Robertson, J. H. Richardson, M.D.,
R. Roberts,
Executive Committee — Revs. S. N. Jackson, ^.D., R. Mackay, J. Wood, T.
Hall ; Messrs. T. Nicholson, G. Mills, B. W, Robertson ; Rev. H. Pedley, Con-
vener.
OFFICIAL LIST. 1 5
VII. NOVA SCOTIA AND N^W BRUNSWICK MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
President — Rev. I. L. Bemam, St. John. N.B.
Secretary — Rev. Jacob W. Cox, B.A., Noel, N.S.
Treasurer — ^James Woodrow, Esq., St. John. N.B.
General Committee — Revs. |. L. Beman. D. W. Cameron, C. L. Ross, Joseph
Barker, G. W. Johnson, J. W. Cox, B.A. ; Messrs. Wm. Anderson. E, S. Williams,
C. H. Dearborn, W. T. Sterritt, D. H. Burpee. Nathan Tapper, Robert Faulk-
ner, A. K. Moore.
VIII. FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF NOVA SCOTIA AND NEW BRUNSWICK.
Secretary —Rev. G. W. Johnston, Milton, N,S.
Treasurer— C U. Dearborn, Esq.. St. John, N.B".
Executive Committee — Revs. I. L. Beman, ]. Barker, J. W. Cox, -B.A., S. Sykes,
J. Barker; Messrs. E. H. Freeman, I. M. O'Brien. C. H. Whitman, W. Ander-'
son.
IX. LADIES' HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY, NOVA SCOTIA AND NEW BRUNSWICK.
President — Miss Lizzie Barker, ShefiSeld, N.B.
Vice-Presidents — Miss Rebecca Moore, and Mrs. William Anderson.
Secretary — Miss Jedidah Tupper, Milton, N.S.
Treasurer— Mrs, C. H. Dearborn, St. John, N.B.
X. NEWFOUNDLAND HOME AND FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
President — Rev. David Beaton, St. John's, Newfoundland.
Vice-President — Alexander Taylor, Esq., St. John's, Newfoundland.
Treasurer— H. W. Seymour, St. John's Newfoundland.
Secretary — W. J. Barnes, St. John's, Ne\)rfoundland.
Missionaries — Messrs. C. Mackay. John Squires. James McAdie. George Rogers.
XI. Ladies' missionary auxiliar\ society, Newfoundland.
President — Mrs. D. Beaton. St. John's, Newfoundland.
Vice-President — Mrs. L. L. Chancey, St. John's Newfoundland.
Treasurer — Mrs. William Martin, St. John's, Newfoundland.
Secretary — Mrs. A. Gruickshank, St. John's; Newfoundland.
Collectors — Mrs. Chancey, Miss N^le, Miss Radford, Miss Hutchings.
XIL NEWFOUNDLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION. /
Chairman — Rev. D. Beaton, St. John's, Newfoundland.
Secretary-Treasurer — Mr. H. W. Seymour, St. John's. Newfoundland.
Mistress of Training School — Miss M. Good, St. John's, Newfoundland.
Assistant Mistress — Miss L. Barnes, St. John's, Newfoundland.
Teachers — Miss Butler, St. John's; Miss Radford, Twillingate; Miss Cross,
Fortune Bay; Miss Bur, Random; Miss B. Chancey, Snooks' Harbor; Miss
Gorry, Labrador.
XIII. CONGREGATIONAL PROVIDENT FUND.
Chairman — ^J. S. McLachlan, Esq., Montreal.
Vice-Chairman— Chsocles Alexander, Esq., Montreal.
S^cretary-Trfosurer — C. R. Black, Esq., 6 Lemoine Street, Montreal.
l6 OFFICIAL LIST.
Directors — Messrs. J. S. McLachlan. C. R. Black, G. W. Moss, Charles Alex-
ander, George Hague, R. G. Jamieson. H. W. Walker, Charles Gushing. C. F.
Smithers, T. B. Macauley.
XIV. CONGRBGATIONAL PUBLISHING COMPANY.
President — Samuel Davison, Esq.. i6 Golbome Street. Toronto.
Vice-President — ^James Smith. Esq., St. Vincent Street, Toronto.
Editors — Revs. J. Burton. B.D., Toronto ; Samuel N. Jackson. M.D.. Kingston.
Hon, Secretary-Treasurer — David Higgins, Esq., 58 King Street East, Toronto.
Auditors — Messrs. William Freeland, and J. C. Copp, Toronto.
Directors — Revs. H. D. Powis, J. Unsworth, J. Burton. B.D., Dr. Jackson;
Messrs. B. W. Robertson, D! Williams, J. S. McLachlan.
XV. SECRETARIES OF ASSOCIATIONS.
Western — Rev. Duncan McGregor, B.A., Guelph, Ont.
Central — Rev. J. I. Hindley, M.A., Barrie. Ont.
Bastern^-Rev, B. W. Day, Lanark. Ont.
St. Francis— Rev. A, Duflf, D.D.. Sherbrooke, Que.
Nova Scotia, Eastern— -Rev. J. W. Cox, B.A.. Noel. N.S.
XVI. COLONIAL MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
Secretary — Rev. W. S. H. Fielden, Memorial Hall, Farringdon Street, London,
E.G., England.
XVII. LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
Secretary — Rev. Robert Robertson, Mission House, 14 Bloomfield Street, Lon-
don Wall, E.G., London, England.
Treasurer — John Kemp Welch, Esq., J.P., Mission House, 14 Bloomfield Street.
London, England.
XVIII. AMBRICAl^ BOARD C. F. M.
Secretary — Rev. N. G. Clark, D.D., Congregational House, Boston, Mass.
Treasurer — Langdon S. Ward, Esq., Congregational House; Boston, Mass.
XIX. AMERICAN MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION
Secretary— Rev. M. E. Strieby, D.D., 56 Read Street, New York City.
travellers' .guide.
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THE TRAVELLERS' GUIDE TO PLACES OF
WORSHIP.
Congregational Churches in some of the Cities and Large Towns,
The churcheB are not selected because they are more attractive, or the ministers abler
than many others not named, but on account of the former being accessible and the latter
best known to strangers.
ENGLAND AND WALES.
LONDON,
249 Congregational Chiurches.
City Temple, Holbom Viaduct, Rev. J.
Parker, D.D.— Lord's Day 11 a.m., 7 p.m.;
Thursday, 12 noon.
Silver Street Church, Falcon Square, Bev.
E. Paxton Hood.— Lord's Day, 11 a.m., 6:30
p.m. Wednesday, 8 p.m.
Fetter Lane Church, Bev. Arthur Griffith,
LL.B., B.Sc— Lord's Day, 11 a.m., 6'.d0 p.m.
Wednesday, 8 p.m.
Whitefield's Tabernacle, Bev. John Morgan.
Lord's Day, 11 a.m., 6:30 p,m.; Thursday,
8 pan.
Chelsea, Markham Square, Church, Bev. J. L.
Foster, LL.B.— Lord's Day, 11 a.m., 6:30
Tp.m. ; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
Iinsbury Chapel, Bev. A. E. Harboum—
Lord's Day, 11 a.m., 6:30 p.m ; Thursday,
8 p.m.
Union Chapel, Islington, Bev. H. Allon, D.D.
— ^Lord's Day 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 6:30 p jn. : Wed-
. nesday, 7:45 p.m.
Westminster Bridge Boad, Christ Ch., Bev.
Newman Hedl, Lli.B. — Lord's Day, 11 a.m.,
6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. The Litur-
gy, revised, is read here at morning service
on Lord's Day.
Clapham Congregational Church, Crafton
Sq., Bev. J. Guinness Bogers, B.A. — Lord's
Day, 11 a.m., 7 p.m. ; Thursday, 7 p.m.
Brixton Independent Church, Bev. J. B.
Brown, B.A. — Lord's Day, 11 a.m., 6:30p.m.;
Thursday, 7 p.m.
Camberwell Green Chapel, Bev. C. Cle-
mance, B.A., D.D.— Lord's Day, 11 a.m.,
6:30 p.m.; Thursday 7:30 p.m.
Kingsiajid Congregational Church, Bev. T.
W. B. Aveling, D.D.— Lord's Day, 10:46
a.m., 6:30 p.m. ; Thursday, 7 p.m.
PBOVINCIAIi.
Birmingham, 14 churches.
Carr's Lane Chapel, Bev. Bobert W. Dale,
M.A., D.D.
Edgbasten Chapel, Bev. W. F. Clark8on,B.A.
Bradford, 12 churches.
Horton Lane Chapel, Bev. J. B. Campbell,
D.D.
Salem Chapel, Bev. T. G. Horton.
Bristol, 21 churches.
Highbury Chapel, Bev. H. A. Thomas, M.A.
Bedland Park Chapel, Bev. U. B. Thomas.
Arley Chapel, Bev, J. Comper Gray,
Brighton, 11 churches.
Clifton Boad Chapel, Bev. W. Crosbie,M.A.,
LL.D.
North St., Chapel, Bevs. J. B. Figgis, M.A.
and B. W. Adams, M. A.
Cambridge, 2 churches.
Trumptrington St., Bev. W. S. Houghton.
Victoria Boad, Bev. W. A. Guttridge, M.A.
Chester, 4 churches.
Northgate St. Chapel, Bev. F. Barnes, B.A.
Gt. Broughton ChapeL
Fleetwood, 1 chapel.
Bev. H. W. Smith. •
Halifax, 8 churches.
Square Church.
Sion Chapel, Bev. B. Dale, M.A.
Hvddersfield, 7 churches.
Highfield Church, Bev. B. Bruce, D.D.
Hull 7 churches.
Wycliflfe Chmrch, Bev. J. Hunter.
Fish St. Chapel, Bev. H. Bob Johns, B. A.
Holyhead, 3 churches.
The Tabernacle.
Liverpool, 28 churches.
Great George's Street Chapel, Bev. S. Pear-
son, M.A.
Wavertree, Chapel, E. Hassan.
Oxton Boad, Birkenhead, Bev. S. Hester.
Leeds, 14 churches.
East Parade Chapel, Bev. E. B. Conder.D.D.
Marshall Street ChapeL Bev. W. Currie.
Leicester, 10 churches.
Bond Street.
Manchester, 35 churches.
Cavendish St. Chapel, Bev. W. L Woods,
B.A.
Chorlton Boad, Bev. J. Macfadyen, M.A.,
D.D.
BusholmeBoad, Bev. A. Thomson, M. A., DD.
Northampton, 4 chiurches.
Doddridge Chapel, Bev. J. Gates.
Nottingham, 14 churches.
Castlegate Chapel, Bev^ J. Bartlett,
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TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
Netoea»Ue-<m-Tyne, 8 dhurohea.
St Paul's Church, Bev. B. J. Bnell, M.A.
Sluiffleld, 16 dhurohes.
Broompark, Bev. C. C. Tyte.
Tabernacle, Bev. T. W. Holmes.
Garden Street, Bev. Isaac HalL
Scarborough^ 3 churches.
South Cliff Church, Bev. B. Balflamie.
Bar Church, Bev. J. Sidney Hall.
SotUhampton^ i churches.
Above Bar Chapel, Bev. H.H.Carlisle,LL.B.
Sunderland, 6 churches.
Dundas Street Chapel, Bev. T. SneU.
SCOTLAND.
Aberdeen, 6 churches.
Belmont St. Chapel, Bev. & Stark.
Dundee, 6 churches.
Panmure St. Chapel, Bev. W. J. Cox.
Edinburgh and Leith, 7 churches.
Augustine Church, Bev. J. Chregory.
Leith Chapel, Bev. G. Allen.
OUugow, IS churches.
Elgin Place Chapel, Bev. A. Goodrich.
Trinity Church, Bev. W. Pulsford, D.D.
Ef^ton St. Chapel, Bev. D. Bussell, M.A.
Park Grove Church, Bev. D. Jamieson.
New City Boad, Bev. John Douglas.
IBSLAND.
Dublin, 2 churches.
York St., Bev. & J. Whitnee.
Kingstown, 1 church.
Bev. J. Ervine, pastor.
Limerick, 1 church.
Bev. J. Munro, pastor.
Belfaai, 3 churches.
Donegal St., Bev. T. Fordyoe, M.A.
Coleraine, 1 dhuroh.
Bev. John Kydd, Pastor.
Carriekfergua, 1 church.
Bev. William Gbraham, pastor.
Londonderry, 1 church.
Vacant.
THE CONTINENT.
PABIS.
Congregational Church (English), 404 Bue
St. Honore, near the Madeleine, late 13
Bue BoyaJe— Lord's Day services, U a.m.
to 7:30 p.m. ; Tuesday, 8 p.m. ; Bev. T.
Baron Hart.
Mission to the working men of Paris, Lyons,
Bordeaux, and Boulocaie-sur-Mer. Hon-
orary Director, Bev. B. McAlL 31 Bue
Pierre-Guerin, Auteuil, Paris. The Mis-
sion stations in Paris, suburbs and pro-
vinces, niunber 66.
ST. PBTBBSBUBO.
New Isaac Street, near the Post Office. Bev.
J. D. Kilbum.
Alexandroffsky, Bev. J. Key.
HAMBUBO.
English Beform Congregational Church on
the JohannesboUwerk, Bev. James Ed-
wards, D.D.
BSBLIN.
James Watt, Esq., agent of the British and
Foreign Bible Society, 33 Wilhelm Strasse.
ANTWEBP.
Mariners, Church supplies.
UNITED STATES
Boston, 26 churches.
Old South.
Park Street, Bev. J. L. Withrow, D.D.
Brooklyn, 15 churches.
Fl]anouth Church, Henry Ward Beecher.
Church of the Pilgrims, Bev. B. S. Storrs,
D.D.
New York City, 6 churches.
Broadway Tabema9le, Bev. Wm. Taylor,
D.D.
Madison, Avenue, Bev. John P. Newman,
D.D.
San Francisco, 5 churches.
First Church, Bev. Charles Barrows.
Pl]anouth Church, Bev. Thomas E. Nobl&
Ha/r^ord, Conn,, churches.
First Church, Bev. George L. Walker.
Second Church, Bev. Edwin P. Parker.
New Haven, Conn,, 16 churches.
First Church, Bev. Newman Smyth.
Tale College Church, Bev. Wm. M. Barbour.
Chicago, 12 churches.
First Church, Bev. E. P. Ck>odwin.
Pl]anouth Church, Bev. H. M. Scudder.
New Orleans, i churches.
Central Church, Bev. W. S. Alexander.
Portland;, 9 churches.
Second Parish.
High Street, Bev. W. H. Fenn.
Detroit, 4 churches.
First Church, Bev. Z. Eddy, D.D.
St. Louis, Mo,, 7 churches.
First Trinity, Bev. T. M. Post, D.D.
Pilgrim Church, Bev. C. S. Goodell, D.D.
Cleveland, 10 churches.
First Church, Bev. H. M. Tenney.
Euclid Avenue.
Providence, B.L,S churches.
Beneficent Church, Bev. J. G. Vose, D.D.
Free Church, Bev. H. H. Northrup, D.D.
Washington, D.C.,S churches.
Washington Church, Bev. J. E. Bankin,D.D.
CONGREGATIONAL MINISTERS IN CANADA.
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CONGREGATIONAL MINISTERS IN CANADA AND
NEWFOUNDLAND.
Adams, L. P., Fitch Bay, Que.
Allworth, W. H., Frome. Ont.
Baker, Thomas, Hamilton, Ont.
Barker, E., Toronto, Ont.
Barker, Joseph. Sheffield, N.B.
Beaton. David. St. John's, Nfld.
Black, R. K., Granby, Que.
Black, J. R., B.A., Garafraxa. Ont.
Bolton. Charles E., Wiarton. Ont.
Bray. A. J., Montreal. Que.
Brown, J., Pilot Mound. Man.
Brown, R., Pilot Mound, Man.
Burgess, E. J., Valetta, Ont.
Burgess, W., Valetta, Ont.
Burton. J., B.D., Toronto, Ont.
Beman, I. L., St. John, N.B.
Claris, W. H, A., Samia, Ont.
Clark, W. F., Winnipeg. Man.
Cornish, G., LL.D., Montreal. Que.
Cox, Jacob W., B.A., Noel, N.S.
McGill, A., M.A., Ryckman's Cor.. Ont.
McGregor. Arch. F., B.A., Toronto, Ont
McGregor, Duncan. M.A., Guelph, Ont,
Mcintosh, William, Melbourne, Que.
McKillican, John, Montreal. Que.
McAdie. J., Fortune Bay, Nfld.
Peacock, W., Pleasant River, N.S.
Pedley, H., B.A., Cobourg, Ont.
Pedley, Charles. B.A., New Durham, O.
Powis, H. D., Toronto, Ont.
Price, W. F., Stanstead, Que.
Purkis, G., Waterville, Que.
Robinson, R., Wiarton, Ont.
Rogers. Geo., Bon Esprance, Labrador.
Reikie, T. M., Toronto, Ont.
Ross, C. L., Margaree, N.S.
Sanderson, J, G., Danville, Que.
Shipperley, James, Chebogue, N.S.
Silcox, £. D., Embro, Ont.
Silcox, J. B., Winnipeg, Man.
Cameron, D. W., Keswick Ridge, N.B. Smith, W. W.. Newmarket, Ont.
Day, B. W., Lanark, Ont. Bolandt, A., Inverness. Que.
Duff, Archibald, D.D., Sherbrooke,Que. Stevenson, J. F., D.D., Montreal. Que.
Duff, Charles, M.A., Toronto, Ont. Sykes, S., Brooklyn, N.S.
Ebbs, Edward, Toronto. Ont.
Fuller, George, Brantford, Ont.
Gunner. F., M.D., Listowel, Ont.
Hall, Thomas, Kingston, Ont.
Hay, William, Scotland, Ont.
Hay, Robert, Warwick, Ont.
Sherman, B. B., M.A., Sherbrooke, Que.
Squires, John, Random, Nfld.
Saer, J. B., B.D., Wingham Ont.
Shannon, W. H. N., Forest, Ont.
Salmon, J.. B.A., Toronto. Ont.
Skinner, George, Kincardine. Ont.
Heu de Bourck, W. H., Quebec, Que. Stacey, William, Belleville, Ont.
Hill, J. N.
Hindley, J. I., M.A., Barrie, Ont.
Hughes, H., Paris, Ont.
Hunter, H. D., London, Ont.
Jackson, S. N., M.D., Kingston, Ont.
James, Francis, Eaton, Que.
Johnston, S. W., Milton, N.S.
Macallum. D., St. Elmo. Ont.
Mackay, R., Kingston. Ont.
Main, A. W., Economy, N.S.
Mackay, C, Twillingate, Nfld.
Thompson, J. B., Comwallis, N.S.
Unsworth, J., Stouffville, Ont.
Vivian, R., Royal Oak, Mich.
Walker, W., (Indian) French Bay. Ont.
Warriner,W.H.. B.A., Bowmanville. Ont
Whitman, Jacob, Manchester, N.S.
Wild. Joseph, D.D., Toronto, Ont.
Wilkes, D. D.. LL.D., Montreal, Que.
Willet, George, Cowansville. Que.
Wood. John, Ottawa. Ont.
Wright, J. C. Edgar. Ont.
Wetherald, W., St. Catharines, Ont.
Morton, J., Hamilton, Ont.
McCoU, E.O.W., M.A., Middleville, Ont. Watt, Joseph, Tumbury, Ont.
McFadyen, Allan L.. B.A.. Kingston. Ont
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CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES IN CANADA.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES IN CANADA AND
NEWFOUNDLAND.
Alton, Ont.
Athol, Ont.
Bolton, Ont.
Brockville, Ont.
Beach Meadows, N.S.
Belleville, Ont.
Bowmanville. Ont.
Brantford, Ont.
Brigham. Que.
Brooklyn, N.S.
Burford, Ont.
Barrie, Ont.
Caledon, South. Ont.
Chebogue, N.S.
Churchill, Ont.
Cobourg, Ont.
Coldsprings, Ont.
Comwallis, N.S.
Cowansville, Que.
Danville, Que.
Douglas. Ont.
Durham, Que.
Durham. Ont.
Eaton, Que.
Economy, N.S.
Embro, Ont.
Erin, North. Ont.
Edgeworth, Ont.
Fergus, Ont.
Fitch Bay. Que.
Forest, Ont.
Frome, Ont.
Franklin Centre, Que.
Fortune Bay, Nfld.
French Bay, Ont,
Garafraxa. Ont.
Georgetown, Ont.
Granby, Que.
Guelph, Ont.
Henderson. Ont.
Humber Summit, Ont.
Hamilton, Ont.
Howick, First, Ont.
Howick, Second, Ont.
Inverness, Que.
Kelvin, Ont.
Kincardine. Ont.
Keswick Ridge, N.B.
Kingston, ist., Ont.
Kingston, 2nd., Ont.
Lanark Village, Ont.
Listowel, Ont.
Liverpool, N.S.
London, Ont.
Labrador.
Maitland, South, N.S.
Manilla, Ont.
Margaree, N.S.
Martintown, Ont.
Melbourne, Que.
Middleville, Ont.
Milton, N.S.
Manchester, N.S.
Montreal, Zion, Que.
Montreal, Emmanuel, Q.
Montreal, Calvary. Que.
Moose Brook. N.S.
Newmarket, Ont.
Noel, N.S.
Ohio. N.S.
Oro. ist, Ont.
Osprey, Ont.
Ottawa, Ont.
Owen Sound, Ont.
Paris, Ont.
Pilot Mound, Man.
Pine Grove, Ont.
Pleasant Rivei*. N.S.
Quebec, Que.
Rugby, Ont.
Random, Nfld.
Stanstead, South, Que.
Sarnia. Ont.
Scotland, Ont.
Selmah, Lower, N.S.
Sheffield. N.B.
Sherbrooke, Que.
Speedside, Ont.
Stouffville, Ont.
Stratford, Ont.
St. Catharines, Ont.
St. John, N.B.
St. John's, Nfld.
Saugeen. Ont.
Tilbury, Ont.
Toronto. Zion, Ont.
Toronto, Bond St., Ont.
Toronto, Northern, Ont.
Toronto, Western. Ont.
Toronto, Yorkville, Ont.
Toronto, Riverside, Ont.
Tumbury, Ont.
Twillingate, Nfld.
Unionville, Ont.
Vankleek Hill. Ont.
Vespra, Ont.
Warwick, Zion, Ont.
Warwick, Ebenezer, Ont.
Watford, Ont.
Waterville, Que.
Whitby, Ont.
Wiarton, Ont.
Winnip^, Man.
Wingham, Ont.
Yarmouth, N.S.
DISTRICT ASSOClATlOKS.
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DISTRICT ASSOCIATIONS IN CANADA.
I.— WESTERN ASSOCIATION. ONTARIO.
Rev. W. H. AUworth,
Rev. E. J. Burgess,
Rev. W. H. A. Claris,
Rev. C. Duflf,
Rev. Wm. Hay,
Rev. J. B. Saer. B.D.,
Rev. J. R. Black. B.A.,
Rev. J. Morton.
Rev. R. Vivian,
Brantford,
Burford,
Douglas.
Embro,
Eramosa.
MINISTEBIAL MEMBEBS.
Rev. W. Wetherald.
Rev. Duncan McGregor, M.A.
Rev. A. McGill. M.A.,
Rev H. Hughes,
Rev. H. D. Hunter,
Rev. C. Pedley. B.A.
Rev. Enoch Barker.
Rev. E. D. Silcox,
Rev. Geo. Skinner.
ASSOCIATE CHUBCHE&
Garafraxa,
Guelph,
Hamilton,
Kincardine,
Listowel,
London,
Rbv. Duncan McGregor, M.A., Guelph,
Secretary,
Paris,
Scotland,
Stratford,
Southwold,
Tumbury.
II.— CENTRAL AS&OCIATION, ONTARIO.
MEMBEBS*
Rev. A. C. Kaye,
Rev. E. D. Silcox,
Rev. J. I. Hindley, M.A..
Rev. Edward Ebbs,
Rev. J. B. Silcox,
Rev. R. Hay,
Rev. W. W. Smith,
Rev. J. 0. Wright.
ASSOCIATE GHUBCHES.
Alton, Manilla. Toronto, (Northern)
Bowmanville, Newmarket, Toronto. fWestem)
Barrie, Pine Grove, Humber Summit,
Churchill, Rugby, Unionville,
Edgar, Stouffville, Vespra.
Georgetown, Toronto, (Zion)
Rev. J. I. Hindley, M.A., Barrie, Ont.,
Secretary,
Rev. Joseph Unsworth,
Rev. Robert Robinson,
Rev. G. Robertson, B.A.,
Rev. J. Burton, B.D.,
Rev. H. D. Powis.
Rev. W. H. Warriner, B.A.,
Rev. A. F. McGregor, B.A.,
Rev. A. E. Kinmouth,
Rev. S. N. Jackson, M.D.,
Rev. Thomas Hall.
Rev. R. Brown,
Rev. R. Mackay,
Rev. D. Macallum,
III.— EASTERN ASSOCIATION, ONTARIO.
MEMBEBS. ,
Rev. J. Wood.
Rev. Hugh Pedley, B.A..
Rev. B. W. Day.
Rev. W. Stacey.
Rev. E. C. W. McColl. M.A.
Rev. B. W. Day, Lanark,
Secretary,
22 DISTRICT ASSOCIATIONS.
IV.— ST. FRANCIS ASSOCIATION. QUEBEC.
MEMBEB&
Rev. A. Duff, D.D., Rev. George Purkis.
Rev. L. P. Adams. Rev. John McKillican.
Rev. J. G. Sanderson, Rev. William Mcintosh,
Rev. R. K. Black.
Rev. Archibald Duff, D.D., Sherbrooke.
Secretary,
v.— QUEENS COUNTY ASSOCIATION, NOVA SCOTIA.
ASSOCIATE CHX7BCHE&
Liverpool, Ohio,
Milton, Pleasant River,
Brooklyn and Beach Meadow.
N
VI.— MINAS BASIN ASSOCIATION. NOVA SCOTIA.
ASSOCIATE CHUBCHES.
Economy, Selmah,
Comwallis,
Moose Brook,
Noel,
Maitland,
South Maitland.
A. K. Moore, Economy, N.S.,
Secretary.
CONGREGATIONAL THEOLOGICAL COLLEGES. 23
CONGREGATIONAL THEOLOGICAL COLLEGES.
I. BRITISH.
There are ten Collegiate Institutes in India, Madagascar^
South Sea Islands and South Africa, for the training of native
pastors and evangelists, which are not given below.
Profes- 8itt-
Name, PUue. Fowided, Course, aora, dents
1 Congregational College of B.N. A. . Montreal, Que . • • . 1839
2 Western College Plymouth,. Eng .... 1752
3 Rotherham College Rotherham " .... 1756
4 Chestnut College Chestnut " .... 1768
5 Airedale College Bradford " ....1800
6 Hackney College Hackney " .... 1803
7 Lancashire College Manchester " .... 1806
8 Spring Hill College Birmingham " .... 1838
9 New College London " .... 1850
10 Congregational Institute Nottingham " .... 1861
1 1 Congregational Institute Bristol " .... 1863
12 Presby. and Cong. College Carmarthen, Wales 1719
13 Memorial College Brecon *' 1662
14 Independent College Bala " 1842
15 Branch of above Bala '.' ....
16 Theological Hall Edinburgh, Scotl'd.iSi i
17 Victoria College Melbourne, Aus . . 1883
18 Camden College Sydney. Aus. . . 1863
19 Union College South Australia . . 1874
II. UNITED STATES.
In the United States there are 26 Congregational Univer-
sities and Colleges, holding property valued at $4,706,000, hav-
ing endowments of $4,438,000, and with an income of $529,-
000. There are 11 Theological Seminaries, seven of which
are independent, and four are auxiliary to other institutions.
These Seminaries hold property valued at $1,438,000, have
endowments of $1,669,000, and an income of $120,000. There
are, besides, forty-three Theological Schools in foreign countries
connected with the American Board ; and in the South, eight
chartered Institutions conducted by the American Missionary
Association which are not given below.
Profee- 8itt-
Na/me. Place, FotmdecL Cov/rse, aora, denta,
1 Andover Seminary Andover, Mass 1808
2 Bangor Seminary Bangor, Me 1817
3 Chicago Seminary Chicago, 111 1858
4 Hartford Seminary Hartford, Con .... 1834
5 Oberlin Seminary Oberlin, Ohio 1835
'6 Pacific Seminary ••••• • Oakland, Cal 1869
7 Yale Seminary • New Haven, Con ..1822
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SUMMARY OF STATISTICS. 33
SUMMARY OF STATISTICS, 1883.
ONTARIO AND QUEBEC.
Of the ninety churches in Ontario and Quebec appearing on
the roll last year three have been dropped — Guelph First and
Hawkesbury, according to the action of the Union last year,
and Wesley Church, Montreal, as having become defunct. The
new church in Barrie has, however, been added, making eighty-
eight. To these I have now added the two churches in
Manitoba, namely, Winnipeg and Pilot Mound, which, as they
were not in the Union, did not appear in the Summary of
Statistics last year.
Seventy-two churches have sent in reports, being twelve
more than last year. Of the eighteen churches not reporting
fourteen are, I believe, without pastors.
The Union last year requested the Secretary "to fill up the
blanks of non-reporting churches from the latest reports pre-
viously received from such churches." This your Secretary
has been unable wholly to do, inasmuch as he has never
received or ever seen the reports from some of these churches.
Eleven churches have, however, been returned from the
statistics of last year, leaving seven from which no report is
given. These seven are Bolton, Forest, Fergus, Howick
(Second), Owen Sound, Warwick (Ebenezer), and Montreal
(Zion).
The following is, therefore, U summary of the statistics of
only eighty-three churches, eleven being taken from last year
and seventy-two from the returns just come to hand :
General.
Pastors in office 54
Number of stations not churches 43
Number of preaching stations on Lord's Day. . . . 107
Average attendance on Sabbath services 13.946
Total under pastoral care (children included) .... 20,846
Additions to Membership.
By profession 418
By letter 201
Total 619
34 SUMMARY OF STATISTICS,
Losses,
By death ^ 47
By letter 166
By discipline 15
Dropped OD revision »... 157
Total 385
Apparent increase 223
Actual increase in the 72 reporting churches. . . . 225
Present Membership,
Male 1 .931
Female • 3>2i5
Particulars not given 901
Total 6.047
Sunday Schools.
Number 80
Officers and teachers. 811
Scholars on roll 7,260
Average attendance 5>4i7
In addition to whk;h three churches return union schools.
Baptisms.
Adult 46
Infant 357
Total 403
Church Edifices.
Number 84
Number of sittings 26,021
Parsonages.
Number 29
Finances.
Value of church edifices 9568.267
Value of parsonages .- 42,325
Amount of debt on church property i3i«339
Balance 479>'53
Amount raised for local church objects 92,801
Amount raised for Union 408
Amount raised for Can. Conj. Missionary Society 3,682
Amount raised for C.C. of B.N.A 1,400
Amount raised for Foreign, French and Indian
Missions 2.176
Amount raised for general benevolent purposes. • 3,168
Amount raised for all purposes 104.272
Increase on last year in those churches which
have reported both years 10,120
Amount of missionary grant received 3*225
W. H. Warrinbr,
Statistical Secretary,
Boivmanville, June, 1883.
ECCLESIASTICAL RECORD. 35
CONGREGATIONAL ECCLESIASTICAL RECORD
FOR CANADA.
JUNE 7TH, 1882— JUNE 6th, 1883.
L ORDINATIONS AND INSTALLATIONS.
Rev. W. H. Warriner, installed at Bowmanville, Ont., June 23rd, 1882.
Rev. Irving L. Beman. installed at St. John, N.B., July 7th, 1882,
Mr. George Robertson, B.A.. ordained at Georgetown, Ont., July 13th, 1882.
Rev. A. C. Kaye, installed at Tumbury and Howick, Ont., Septr. 19th, 1882.
Mr. George Skinner, ordained at Kincardine, Ont., September 21st. 1882.
Mr. A. W. Main, ordained at Economy, N.S.. September 6th, 1882.
Rev. William Stacey, installed at Belleville, Ont., September i6th, 1882.
Rev. J. G. Wright, installed at Edgar and Rugby, Ont.. October loth. 1882.
Rev. J. I. Hindley, B.A., installed at Barrie, Ont., October nth, 1882.
Rev. E. C. W. McColl, M. A., installed at Middleville, Ont., October 26th, 1882.
Mr. Charles £. Bolton, ordained at Inverness, Que., October i2th, 1882.
Mr. George W. Johnston, M.A., ordained at Milton, N.S., November 2nd, 1882.
Rev. Francis James, installed at Eaton, Que., November 9th, 1882.
Rev. H. Hughes, installed at Paris. Ont., 1882.
Rev. J. Salmon, B.A., assumed pastorate Yorkville, Ont., December xoth, 1882.
Rev. A. L.McFayden, B.A., assumed pastorate Kingston 2nd, Ont., May 6, 1883.
Rev. Dr. Gunner, installed at Listowel. Ont.. March 14th, i883«
Rev. W. H. AUworth, assumed pastorate Frome and Shedden, Febry., 1883.
n. RESIGNATIONS AND REMOVALS.
Rev. Edward Ebbs, resigned Unionville, Ont., August xith, 1882.
Rev. Thomas Hall, resigned Second Church, Kingston, Ont.. October xst, 1882.
Rev. W. H. Allworth. resigned Paris. Ont.. October xst, 1882.
Rev. W. F. Clark, resigned Listowel, Ont., September 25th, 1882.
Rev. Charles Duff, M.A., resigned Speedside, Ont., Nov. ist, 1882.
Rev. H. Hughes, resigned Stratford, Ont., November 9th, 1882.
Rev. J. L. Forster, B.C.L., resigned Calvary, Montreal, Que., Nov. 12th, 1882.
Rev. J. W. Cutler, resigned Brantford, Ont., November 26th, 1882.
Rev. R. Vivian, resigned Frome, Ont., December 31st, 1882.
Rev. A. McGregor, resigned Yarmouth, N.S., 1883.
Rev. B. B. Sherman, resigned Sherbrooke. Que., May, 1883.
Rev. A. Duff, D.D., resigned Sherbrooke, Que., May, 1883.
Rev. C. E. Bolton, resigned Inverness, Que., May, 1883.
nL REMOVALS FROM THE DOMINION.
Rev. J. L. Forster removed to London, England, November x8th, 1882.
Rev. J. W. Cutler, removed to Dakota, U.S., 1882,
36 ECCLESIASTICAL RECORD.
Rev. A. McGregor, removed to Pawtucket. R.I., U.S., 1883.
Rev. A. C. Kaye, removed to Michigan, U.S., February. 1883.
Rev. R. Vivian, removed to Michigan, U.S., May, 1883.
IV. JOINED OTHEB DENOMINATIONS.
Rev. James Roy, M.A.. joined the Episcopal Church in Canada. Dec. 17th, 1882.
V. RECEIVED FROM OTHEB DENOMINATIONS.
Rev. J. Salmon, B.A., from the Baptist Church in Canada, Deer. loth, 1882.
Rev. Dr. Gunner, from the Advent Church, March, 1883.
VL DEATHS.
Rev. William M. Peacock, died at Maxville. Ont., June 3rd, 1883.
Vn. CHUBOHES ORGANIZED.
Brockville, Ont,, Church re-organized 1883.
Vm. CHURCH EDIFICES AND PARSONAGES.
Danville, Que.. Parsonage occupied September, 1882.
Barrie, Ont., Church dedicated December 3rd, 1882.
New Durham, Ont., Church dedicated December 3rd, 1882.
Winnipeg, Man., Church dedicated December loth, 1882. Parsonage occupied.
Wingham, Ont.. Church dedicated December 17th. 1882.
Watford and Zion Church, Out., purchased Parsonage December, 1882.
Garafraxa First Church, new Parsonage begun 1883.
Zion Church, Toronto, new Church dedicated March X5th, 1883.
Howick, new Church begun in 1883.
Kelvin, new Church begun in 1883.
DL OTHER CHANGES.
Wesley Congregational Church, Montreal, disbanded September, 1882.
Zion Church, Montreal, removed to Wesley Church building November, 1882.
Mr. and Mrs. Rogers sent as missionaries to Bon Esprance, Labrador,
September loth, 1882. /
Mr. C. MacKay sent as missionary to Twillingate. Newfoundland. Sept., 1882.
Mr. James McAdie sent as missionary to Fortune Bay, Newfoundland,
October, 1882.
Brockville mission re-opened November 26th, 1882.
Jubilee of Danville, Que., Church observed November. 1882.
Rev. C. Duff began mission at Portage LaPrairie January, 1883.
Miss Macallum left for mission work at Constantinople February 21st, 1883.
Kelvin Church burned May, 1883.
CONGREGATIONAL STATISTICS.
37
GENERAL CONGREGATIONAL STATISTICS.
I. BRITISH NORTH AMERICA.
In Canada and Newfoundland there are two Congregational
Unions, six Associations, 117 churches, 51 preaching stations,
with about seven thousand five hundred members, as follows :
Churches.
Province.
Manitoba 2
Ontario 72
Quebec 19
Nova Scotia 18
New Brunswick 3
Newfoundland 4
Labrador 2
Stations.
3
29
21
3
4
II. ENGLAND.
Ministers.
4
48
18
12
3
4
I
Members,
112
4655
1280
976
308
177
12
In London there are one Metropolitan Congregational Union,
249 churches, 141 mission rooms and preaching stations, 21
vacant churches, 217 ministers in charge, 166 ministers residing
in London without charge (which is reduced by retirements
from age and other causes to about 20 desiring pastoral charges),
15 churches are supplied by lay pastors, students, etc. In the
Provinces there are 36 County and District Associations, some-
times called Unions, comprising one or more counties, 2,292
churches and branch churches, with 804 preaching stations.
Of these churches 38 are returned as having lay pastors, and
136 are vacant. There are in England 2046 ministers, of
which number 497 are without churches, and 279 evangelists
and lay agents. No statistics of membership are given in the
English returns.
AsaoeicUiona, Formed,
Bedfordshire 1797 . ,
Berkshire 1796 ..
BuckiDghamshire. . • 18 18 . .
Cambridgeshire.. .. 1875 ..
Cheshire 1806 .,
Cornwall 1802 .,
Cumberland 1835 •<
Derbyshire 1815 .,
Devonshire 1785 . .
Dorsetshire 1795 . .
Durham 1822 ..
Essex 1798 ..
Gloucestershire 1 8 1 1 . .
Hampshire 1781 ..
Hertfordshire 1878 ..
Branch
Mission
Chu/rches, Ohurchea.
Stations*
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19
29
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109
86
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57
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45
38
CONGREGATIONAL STATISTICS.
Branch
Mission
Churches.
Ohurchca,
atoHom,
MinUt&rs.
. 14 ..,
10 ....
. .
13
. 74 ..«
. 16 ....
38
88
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31
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31
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III. WAL
.ES.
Associations. Formed.
Huntingdonshire. . . . 1861
Kent 1791
London
Lancashire 1806
Leicestershire 1 832
Lincolnshire, 1844
Monmouth 1823
Norfolk 1814
Northamptonshire . . 1 8 1 2
Nottinghamshire. .. 1829
Shropshire 1 796
Somerset 1796
Staffordshire S 1814
Btafiordshire N 1793
Suffolk 1847
Surrey 1863
Sussex 1849
Warwickshire 1 859
Wilts & Somerset.. . 1796
Worcestershire 1828
Yorkshire 1873
There are 16 Associations, 1083 places of worship, 902
churches and branch churches, and 95 preaching stations. Of
these 107 are vacant, and 87 are English. There are 580
ministers, of whom 478 are pastors, and 66 are without charges.
There are 298 lay preachers, 120,653 church members, 118,737
Sunday school scholars, and 276,201 adherents.
AssodaHons.
Formed.
Anglesea. . • • •
Breconshire
1800
Carnarvonshire.. ..
1862
Cardiganshire
....
Carmarthenshire. . . .
1869
Denbighshire
• a • .
Flintshire
Glamorganshire. . . .
1868
English
1862
Merionethshire
....
Montgomeryshire ..
....
Monmouthshire ....
1820
N.Wales, English..
1876
Pembrokeshire
1828
South
1849
Radnorshire
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Churches.
Branch
Churches,
.... 38 •
I ....
' 37 •
. . . . •
• 73 .
. 69 .
... 22
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. 91 .
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. 41 .
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27 .
. 182 .
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Mission
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MinUters.
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21
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17
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4
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18
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There are in Scotland 103 Congregational churches, of which
12 are vacant. In Aberdeen there are 6, Dundee 6, Edinburgh
6, Glasgow 12, Highlands 4, Orkney Isles 2, and Shetland
Islands 9. There are 123 ministers, of whom, 34 are without
pastoral charge. The two oldest churches, Thurso and Aber-
feldy, were formed in 1790.
CONGREGATIONAL STATISTICS. 39
V. IRELAND.
In Ireland there are 32 Congregational churches, 4 of which
are vacant. In Antrim there are 9, and of these 3 are in Bel-
fast ; Armagh 2, Cork 3, Donegal 3, Down i, Dublin 4, Gal-
way I, Limerick i, Londonderry 2, Queenstown i, Sligo i,
and Tyrone 3. The oldest is in Cork, and was formed in 1760.
Besides these churches there are about 108 evangelistic stations.
There are 23 ministers ; 21 in pastoral charge, and 2 without
churches.
VI. CHANNEL ISLANDS.
In the Islands of the British Seas there are 12 Congregational
churches — i vacant; with but two exceptions, these are French.
In Jersey there are 7, and in Guernsey 5. The oldest is St.
Saviour's, Guernsey, and was formed in 1803. There are 6
ministers.
VII. AUSTRALIA.
There are 6 Congregational Unions, 174 churches, of which
15 are vacant ; and 105 preaching stations. There are 166
ministers, of whom 41 are without pastoral charges, and 19
evangelists.
Unions, Churches, StationB, Ministers,
Victoria 53 .... 22 .... 46
New South Wales 40
Queensland 20
South Australia. 43
Western Australia 3
Tasmania. 18
23 .... 47
23 .... 16
. . .... 40
9 •••• 3
28 .••• 14
VIII. NEW ZEALAND.
New Zealand has 2 Congregational Unions, the Auckland
and the South, embracing 23 churches, of which 3 are vacant.
There are 22 ministers, 3 without pastoral charge, and i
evangelist,
province. Churches, Ministers,
Auckland 7 .... 8
Wellington 2 .... i
Canterbury 6 .... 4
Nelson i .... i
Otago 7 .... 8
IX. THE CONTINENT.
There are Congregational churches in France, Russia, Ger-
many, and Belgium. In connection with the Mission to the
working men, under Rev. R. W. McAU, there are in Paris 31
stations, in Lyons 5, Bordeaux 6, and Marseilles 13; total
number in Paris and provinces, 65. The Free Italian church
is chiefly Congregational in principles.
40 CONGREGATIONAL STATISTICS.
X. AFRICA.
The Congregational charches in Africa are groaped under
those of NataJy of the Union of Soath Africa and in Cape
Colony. Charches 35, mission stations 12, ministers (English
and native) 55, lay agents 12, and i native evangelist.
Natal
Soath Africa. . . .
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16
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XI.
WEST INDIES.
The Jamaica Congr^;ational Union formed in 1877 includes
10 chorcheSy with which are connected about six thousand
adherents, 31 out-stations, and (9 day schools. There are g
ministers, and 20 lay preachers.
XII. BRITISH GUIANA.
Congr^;ational churches in Demerara 20, ministers 6 ;
Essequibo 5, ministers 2 ; Berbice 12, ministers 5. Total
churches 37; ministers 15.
XIII. INDIA.
There are 6 self-sustaining churches, 9 aided by the London
Missionary Society, and 17 native churdhes, presided over by
17 native pastors.
XIV. CHINA.
In the Chinese Empire there are, independent of the London
Missionary Society, two Congr^;ational churches, one at Hong
Kon*g, and the other at Shanghai, each having pastors.
XV. MADAGASCAR.
There are in Madagascar a Congregational Union ; 1,142
churches ; 70,000 members, with more than a quarter of a
million of adherents ; 890 schools, with 50,000 scholars ; and
a training college, which has sent out about 150 evangelists.
XVI. UNITED STATES.
The total number of Congr^;ational churches in the United
States is 3*936, an increase on last year of 81 ; the number of
ministers is 3,723, an increase of 13 ; ministers not engaged in
pastoral work, 1,198 ; number oi church members, 387,619 ;
additions during the year by profession, 13,539 ; by letter,
12,356; total, 25,895. Number in Sunday Schools, 454,578,
an increase of 7,165. There are 2,964 churches which report
benevolent contributions of $1,383,685.90, and a home expen*
diture of $2,934,027.84.
CONGREGATIONAL STATISTICS. 4 1
AaaooioHona, Formed, Churehei, MiniiUrs, Members,
Alabama 1876 .... 15 .... 12 .... 822
Arizona 1880 .... 2 .••• 2 .... 30
Arkansas 1882 .... 4 .... 4 . . . . 91
California 1857 .... 92 .... 82 .... 5,535
Colorado 1868 .... 25 .... 30 . . . • ' 1.237
Connecticat.. 1709 .... 297 .... 369 .... 54.828
Dakota. 1871 .... 50 .... 36 .••• 1.066
District Colambia 3 .... 15 .... 729
Florida .... .... 2 .... i .... 31
Georgia 1878 .... 13 .... 16 .... 931
Idaho 1882 .... I .... I .... 10
Illinois 1844 .... 249 .... 244 .••• 22,875
Indiana. 1858 .... 31 .... 24 .... 1.762
Indian Ter 1876 .... 4 .... • 5 .... 77
Iowa 1840 .... 246 .... 179 .... 15,587
Kansas 1855 •••• 212 .... 144 .... 6.562
AVcuiucKy> •.•.....••• .... .... I .... 3 .... 05
Louisiana 1870 .... 18 .... 13 .... 1.483
Maine 1826 .... 239 .... 199 .... 20,873
JZLcUjr ISulQ. ..•*........ .... .... 2 .... 3 .... 230
Massachusetts 1803 .... 532 .... 612 .... 91.238
Michigan 1842 .... 255 .... 225 .... 16,935
Minnesota 1856 .... 152 .... iii .... 7.434
Mississippi .... 6 .... 3 .... 169
Missonn 1868 ....' 73 .... 60 .... 4,173
Montana .... 4 .... 4 .••• ..
Nebraska 1857 .... 134 .... 86 .••• 3.829
Nevada .... i .... i .... 45
New Hampshire 1809 .... 188 .... 187 .... 20,039
New Jersey 1867 .... 24 .... 30 .... 3,331
New Mexico 1882 .... 3 .... 4 .... 37
New York 1834 .... 256 .... 278 .... 33,381
North Carolina. .... 9 .••• 8 .... 479
Ohio 1852 .... 223 .••• 164 .... 23.983
Oregon 1848 .... 14 .... 18 .... 880
Pennsylvania • • . . 78 .... 55 '• • • • 6.373
R|iode Island 1809 .... 27 .... 38 .... 5,521
South Carolina. .... 3 .... 4 .... 239
Tennessee 1871 .... 6 .... 8 .... 540
Texas 1871 .... 9 .... 10 .... 253
Utah •••• 2 .... 4 .... 172
Vermont 1796 .... 198 .... 171 .... 19,643
Virginia 3 .... 4 .... 310
Washington Ter .••• 29 .... 16 .... 524
w esx V irginia ........ .... .... 3 .... 2 .... 1 24
Wisconsin 1840 .... 194 .... Z74 .... 12.949
Wyoming 4 .... 4 .... 168
XVII. SANDWICH ISLANDS.
In the Sandwich Islands there are 49 ministers, and 57
Congregational churches, with a membership of 7i457. The
Theological Institute at Honolulu educates ministers for both
the home and the foreign field. In 1880 these churches gave
$4,428 for Foreign Missions, and for all purposes $27,642.
XVIII. FOREIGN MISSIONS.
The London Missionary Society's income for 1882 was $562,436,
and the expenditure $558,519. Number of native adherents
42
CONGREGATIONAL STATISTICS.
reported, 343,404; total amount of local contributions and
school fees raised by and appropriated at mission stations,
$101,575. 'The sphere and extent of operations are indicated
as follows :
MissionaHes.
Fields, Stations, Out Stations
English.
Native.
Memhers.
Scholars,
I. China 10 ... 48
21
69
2,710
.. 994
2. North India. 9 . . ^ 10
16
23
408
.. 3.603
3. South India. 11 '.. 167
24
71
914
.. 5.094
4. Travancore. 6 .. 259
8
177
3.888
... 10,381
5. Madagascar. 28 .. 1.143
28
4,198
.. 7i.5«5
. . 43.968
6. Africa 18 .. 49
21
28
3.033
.. 2,075
7. West Indies. 4 . . 3
3
24
2.727
.. 1,625
8. Pol3niesia. . . 21 . . 21
21
272
.. I4."7
. . 14.429
The A merican Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions for
the year ending September, 1882, report receipts $651,976.84;
expenditure, $649,424.55 ; permanent funds, $222,055. Of the
438 American missionaries, 15 are physicians and 283 assistant
missionaries ; these with the native assistants, occupy 790
stations and out-stations. Among the schools there are 43
training and theological schools and 41 high and 806 common
schools. The following are the fields and their returns :
Fields, Missionaries,
1. Zulu Mission 28
2. West Central Africa. lo'
European Turkey.. 29
Western Turkey. ... 66
Central Turkey.... 26
Eastern Turkey .... 43
Maratha. .' 24
Madura 30
Ceylon 17
Foochow 12
11. North China 40
12. Shanse 8
Japan 45
Micronesia 19
Mexico West 5
Mexico North 2
Spain 5
Austria 3
Dakota 24
3-
4-
5-
6.
7-
8.
9.
10.
13.
14.
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16.
17-
18.
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19.
20. N. Pacific Institute. 2
. •
Native
Assistants.
180
10
66
277
140
319
208
448
317
. ' 43
62
8
93
93
5
2
26
12
43
2
Churches,
.. 15 •
.. 5 .
, . 27 .
40
• . 41 a <
• • 24 .
.. 34 •
. . 13 .
6 . .
Members,
666
• •
273
2,097
3.153
2.785
1.557
3.125
1.070
253
728
Totals 438
2.351
• a , •
.. 18
.. 41
I
.. 1,085
.. 3.653
.. 3
I
.. 9
235
120
.. 655
Colleges,
2
I
6
5
4
I
7
4
2
2
I
3
I
I
2
I
290
21.455
41
Pupils,
1.253
. .
411
5.137
3.652
7,400
1,692
4.723
9.513
85
134
. •
276
1,970
209
61
320
27
36.863
The American Missionary Association conducts missionary
operations both in the foreign field and at home among the
Freedmen of the South, the Indians and the Chinese. It con-
ducts 76 educational institutions. The educational work in the
South embraces 8 universities or colleges, 11 other institutions,
andfsS common schools. Total receipts for the year ending
CONGREGATIONAL UNIONS. 43
September, 1882, $297,584.45; expenditure, $297,313.42. The
work of the association is classified as follows :
JPieldi. Miaaionaries.
Freedmen 91
Indians 3
Africans 6
i^ninoso •••••••••. .•
Helpere, Ohwrches, Members, SoTiolars,
241 .. 83 .. 5.641 .. 9.608
3 • • 2 • . 42 • . • •
13 •• 3 •• 95 •• 183
32 •• .. •• .. .. 2,507
Totals 100 289 88 5,778 12.358
CONGREGATIONAL UNIONS.
I. CANADA.
1. Ontario and Quebec. — Organized in 1853 by the amal-
gamation of the Unions of Upper and Lower Canada. The
next meeting will be held in Montreal, Que., June 4th, 1884.
Chairman for 1883, Rev. Charles Duif, M.A., Toronto; Chair-
man for 1884, Rev. J. G. Sanderson, Danville, Que.; Statistical
Secretary, Rev. W. H, Warriner, Bowmanville, Ont. ; Secre-
tary, Rev; W. W. Smith, Newmarket, Ont.
2. Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. — Organized in 1847.
The next meeting will be held in Economy, N.S., on the last
Saturday in June, 1884. Chairman, Rev, I. L. Beman, St.
John, N.B. ; Treasurer, James Woodrow, St. John, N.B. ;
Secretary, Rev. J. Barker, Sheffield, N.B. ; Statistical Secre-
tary, Rev. D. W. Cameron, Keswick Ridge, N.B.
II. great BRITAIN.
1. England and Wales. — Formed in 1838. Chairman for
1883, Principal Fairbairn, Bradford; Chairman for 1884, Rev.
Dr, J. Parker, D.D,, City Temple, London ; Secretary, Rev.
Alexander Hannay, D.D., Memorial Hall, Farringdon Street,
London, E.C.
2. London. — Chairman, Rev. Edward White, London;
Secretary, Rev. Andrew Meams, Memorial Hall.
3. The Union of Welsh Independents. — Formed in
1872 ; embraces ministers, deacons and delegates from the
churches and from the quarterly meetings. Chairman, Rev.
W, Edwards, Aberdare; Secretaries, Revs. L. Williams,
Carnarvon ; R. Thomas, Swansea ; LB. Parry, Festiniog,
44 CONGREGATIONAL UNIONS.
4. Scotland. — Organized in 181 2 ; it is composed of
ministers and delegates from the churches, one delegate from
each church numbering less than 200, and two for those num-
bering more. Secretary, Rev. J. Ross, Glasgow.
5. Ireland. — Organized in 1829. -Chairman, Rev. J.
Whitmee, F.R.G.S., Dublin ; Secretary, Rev. James Ervine,
Kingstown.
6. The Channel Islands.— Organized in 1882. — Chairman,
Rev. J. Thompson, Guernsey ; Secretary, Rev. F. C. Skegg,
Jersey.
III. AUSTRALASIA.
1. Victoria. — ^Chairman, Rev. J. Walker, Ballarat; Secre-
tary, Rev. J. J. Halley, Williamstown.
2. New South Wales. — Chairman, Rev. J. F. CuUen,
Sydney ; Secretary, Rev. G. G. Howden.
3. Queensland. — Chairman, Rev. E. Griffith, Brisbane.
4. South Australia. — Chairman, Rev. F. Searle, Adelaide;
Secretary, Rev. J. C. McMichael.
5. Western Australia. — Rev. J. Johnston, Fremouth.
6. Tasmania. — Chairman, Rev. J. Nisbet, New Town ;
Chairman Elect, Rev. W. C. Robinson ; Secretary, Rev. W.
C. Robinson, Hobart Town.
IV. NEW ZEALAND.
1. Auckland. — ^This Union was established in 1863.
Secretary, Mr. John Milne, Auckland.
2. New Zealand South. — Chairman, Rev. Dr. Roseby,
Otago Province ; Secretary, Rev. G. Walker, Dunedin.
V. AFRICA.
I. South Africa. — Chairman, Rev. W. Thompson, Cape
Town; Secretary, Rev. J. C. Mackintosh, Port Elizabeth.
VI. WEST indies.
I. Jamaica. — Formed in 1877. Secretary, Rev. C. A.
Wookey, Mandeville.
VII. THE united states.
I. The National Council of Congregational Churches
OF THE United States. — Organized 1871 ; meets every third
year. Rev. Henry M. Dexter, Boston, Moderator ; Rev. A.
H. Quint, D.D., Boston, Mass., Secretary.
VIII. MADAGASCAR.
There is a Congregational Union in this kingdom, but the
list of officers is not at hand.
CONGREGATIONAL SOCIETIES. 45
CONGREGATIONAL SOCIETIES.
I. CANADA.
1. Congregational Missionary Society. — Formed in
1853 by the union of societies previously existing in Upper
and Lower Canada. Object, to plant new churches and
sustain those that are weak in the Provinces. Administration
by a General Committee and an Executive. Every subscriber
of two dollars is a member of the Society, and the annual
meeting is held in connection with the Congregational Union.
The Colonial Society gives aid by adding twenty per cent, to
the amount the Canadian churches raise. Income for 1882-3;
exclusive of the Manitoba mission — from churches, $3,946.54;
from Colonial Society, $507.26 ; total, $4,453.80. Expendi-
ture, $4,475.59. Officers : Rev. Dr. Cornish, Montreal, Presi-
dent ; Rev. Thomas Hall, Kingston, Superintendent; Rev. S.
N. Jackson, M.D., Kingston, Secretary; H. N. Baird, Esqr.,
Toronto, Treasurer.
2. Congregational Indian Missionary Society. — Insti-
tuted in i860, the work having previously been carried on for
ten years by other Congregational agencies. Object, to spread
the gospel among the aborigines of Canada. Managed by a
Board of Directors annually elected at a meeting held simul-
taneously with the Congregational Union. Income for 1882-3,
$784.61. Expenditure, $783.61. Rev. A. F. McGregor,
Toronto, Ont., Secretary ; J. C. Copp, Toronto, Treasurer.
3. The Congregational Foreign Missionary Society. —
Organized in 1881 by the appointment of a Provisional Board.
J. C. Field, Esq., Cobourg, President; Rev. H. Pedley,
Cobourg, Secretary; B. W. Robertson, Kingston, Treasurer.
4. Congregational Provident Fund. — Established in
1856 as a Widows' and Orphans' Society, in 1873 the Pastor's
Retiring Branch was added and the name given as above.
Ministers received as Beneficiary Members by paying an
annual sum into the various branches on a scale according
to age* Widows of deceased members receive an annuity of
$100, and for children, sons under 16 and daughters under
18, $20, but the youngest child $40. Superannuated ministers
receive $100 a year for life. Capital invested, $23,875.. Income
for 1882-3, $2,517.34. Expenditure, $2,466.43. Annuitants,
ten; annuities, $780; paid in all to its annuitants, $8,ooo.
46 CONGREGATIONAL SOCIETIES.
5. Congregational Publishing Company. — Incorporated
in 1874 to take the place of the proprietary having in charge
the publication of the Canadian Independent. Composed
of stockholders of five dollar shares. Publications, Canadian
Independent and Congregational Year Book. S. Davison,*
Toronto, President; D. Higgins, Toronto, Hon. Secretary-
Treasurer.
6. Labrador Mission. — Organized in 1859 *o conduct mis-
sionary operations on the coast of Labrador. Managed by a
committee of ladies in Montreal. The Newfoundland Mis-
sionary Society appoints and superintends the missionaries.
Mrs. Rushton, Montreal, Secretary ; Mrs. B. Wilkes, Montreal,
Treasurer.
7. Nova Scotia and New Brunswick Home Missionary
Society. — Object, to aid weak Congregational Churches and
open new fields. Conducted in connection with the Congre-
gational Union of these Provinces. The receipts for 1882-3,
$1,315.55; expenditure, $1,488.35. Rev. Jacob W. Cox, B.A.,
Noel, N.S., Secretary; James Woodrow, Esq., St. John, N.B.,
Treasurer.
8. Newfoundland Home Missionary Society and Edu-
cational BoARD.T-Object, to carry on missionary work, train
teachers for schools, and spread education in the colony, W.
T. Barnes, Secretary.
II. ENGLAND.
1. The London Missionary Society. — Formed in 1795 on
a catholic basis to spread the knowledge of Christ among the
heathen and other unenlightened nations. It sustains missions
in China, India, South Africa, Central Africa, Madagascar,
the West Indies, Polynesia and New Guiana. For facts see
Congregational statistics, section xviii. Receipts for the year
ending May, 1883, $562,436 ; expenditure, $558,519. Rev.
Robert Robinson, Mission House, 14 Bloomfield St., London
Wall, E.C., Secretary.
2. Colonial Missionary Society. — Established in 183^6 to
promote evangelical religion in the colonies and dependencies
of Great Britain, according to the doctrine and discipline of
the Congregational churches. This is done by sending out
ministers, sustaining those in the fields, and by aid in training
a colonial ministry. Receipts for the year ending May, 1882,
$14,094; expenditure, $13,040. Rev. W. S. H. Fielden,
Memorial Hall, Farringdon, London E.C., Secretary.
3. Congregational Church Aid and Home Missionary
CONGREGATIONAL SOCIETIES. 47
Society. — Organized in 1878 by the union of the Home Mis-
sionary Society, formed in 1819, and the several County
Missionary Associations. Object, to plant and foster new
churches, to aid weak churches, and to provide for the preach-
ing of the gospel and other evangelistic work in destitute
places throughout England and with, the English speaking
population of Wales. Income for the year ending May, 1882,
$211,796 ; expenditure, $193,911. Rev. E. J. Hartland,
Secretary.
4. The Irish Evangelical Society. — Originating in
1814; its object is to promote the preaching of the gospel in
Ireland by aiding Congregational pastors, supporting mis-
sionaries, itinerant preachers and scripture readers throughout
the four provinces. Receipts for the year 1882-3, $12,742;
expenditure, $10,383. Rev. E. J. Hartland, Memorial Hall,
London, Secretary.
5. Evangelical Continental Society. — Established in
1845, to assist and encourage Evangelical Societies on the
continent in their endeavours to propagate the gospel.
Income, $14,238 ; expenditure, $14,615. Rev. R. T. Ashton,
B.A., 13 Blomfield St., London W^U, E.C., Secretary.
6. The London Congregational Chapel Building So-
ciety. — Established in 1848 to promote the erection of Con-
gregational churches in the metropolis. It has erected on an
average four buildings per year since its commencement. Rev.
Andrew Mearns, Memorial Hall, Farringdon Street, London
E.C., Secretary.
7. English Congregational Chapel Building Society.
Formed in 1853 to aid in building Congregational churches
and manses in England, Wales, the Channel Islands, and by
special contributions Ireland and the colonies. In its work
done it numbers 596 improved places of worship, meeting the
needs of about half a million people and twelve manses.
Income in 1881, $52,585 ; expenditure, $20,225. Rev. J. C.
Galloway, Memorial Hall, Farringdon St., London, E.C.,
Secretary.
8. Lancashire and Cheshire Chapel and School Build-
ing Society. — Formed in 1868, this Society promotes the
erection or purchase of buildings as above in the counties
named. . A fund of $150,000 is being raised with a view to the
erection of fifty new buildings within the next five years. The
Society has already assisted in the building of thirty-five
chapels and fifteen schools, at a cost of $700,000, towards
which the Society has contributed $92,331.
48 congregational societies.
9. Liverpool Congregational Chapel Building So-
ciETY.---Organized in 1872 for Liverpool and vicinity. Amount
expended, over $375,000 ; Loan Fund, $10,000, towards which
the Society contributed $37,500. Rev. Geo. Lord, Secretary,
10. Pastors' Retiring Fund. — Founded in i860 to facili-
tate the retirement of aged and infirm Congregational pastors.
Upwards of $350,000 has been distributed to about 300
ministers. Capital invested, $560,000 ; annuitants, 126 ;
annuities, $25,560. Rev. R. T. Verrall, B.A., Memorial Hall,
Secretary.
11. Pastors' Widows' Fund. — Organized in 1871 to pro-
vide annuities to the widows of Congregational pastors in
England and Wales. Life membership is secured by pay-
ment of twenty guineas, or not less than two guineas annually.
Capital invested, $115,000; annuitants, 33; annuities, $4,700.
Rev. R. T. Verrall, B.A., Memorial Hall, Secretary.
12. Congregational Committee for the Abolition of
State Regulation of Vice. — Object, to seek by such
methods as may be deemed expedient the total and uncon-
ditional repeal of those Acts of Parliament at present in exist-
ence which are immoral in principle and constitute the State a
protector and patron of vice, especially the .Contagious
Diseases Acts, and to oppose any extension of those or kindred
Acts in any part of the British Empire. Rev. J. P. Gledstone,
63 Upper Tulse-hill, S.W., Secretary.
13. Congregational Board. — Formed in 1772 .to co-
operate with similar Boards of the Presbyterian and Baptist
denominations in promoting fraternal intercourse, and to take
cognizance of all public questions affecting the interests of the
denomination, and of religion in general. Rev. John* Kennedy,
M.A., D.D., Rudall Crescent, Hampstead, N.W., Secretary.
III. SCOTLAND.
1. Congregational Union OF Scotland. — Sustains to the
church and the work the relationship of a Missionary Society.
Its affairs are managed by a General Committee and by four
District Committees. Income, $7,642 ; expenditure, $7,642.
Rev. James Ross, Glenacre, St. John's Road, Pollock Shields,
Glasgow, Secretary.
2. Ministers* Provident Fund. — Established in 1859 to
secure for pastors in connection with the Union, on their being
disabled for ministerial duty, an annuity of $200 or more, as
the funds allow. Capital realized, $49,265 ; annuitants, four-
teen. J. McFarlane, Glenbourne, Oswald-road, Edinburgh,
Secretary.
CONGREGATIONAL SOCIETIES. 49
3. Ministers' Widows' Fund. — Formed in 1820 to provide
for the widows and children of deceased Congregational
ministers in Scotland. Admission of beneficiaries on payment
of two guineas, with annual subscription of one guinea. The
widow of family of a deceased minister, until the youngest
child is 14 years of age, is entitled to receive $50 per annum.
Capital, $42,700. Rev. W. J. Cox, Dundee, Secretary.
4. Chapel Building Society. — For the promotion of the
purchase, erection and improvement of Congregational
Churches in Scotland, and to prpvide for the extinction of
chapel debts. Income, $1,962 ; capital, $11,500. John
Livingston, Glasgow, Secretary.
5. Congregational Total Abstinence Society. — Orga-
nized in 1866 to promote the principles of Total Abstinence
among the churches. Rev. James McLean, 5 Radnor Ter-
race, Glasgow W., Secretary.
6. Congregational Conference. — Organized in 1872 to
promote fraternal intercourse, to elucidate the scriptural
authority of Congregational principles and their application,
to apply them in the relation of Religion and the State, and
to consider social questions. Rev. J. Troup, Helensburgh,
Secretary.
IV. IRELAND.
1. The Congregational Union of Ireland is the denomi-
national Missionary Society of the country, and is organized
to promote its evangelization. Rev. S. J. Whitmee, F.R.G.S.,
Dublin, Secretary.
2. Provident Fund. — Organized in i860 to provide annui-
ties for retiring pastors and for the widows and children of
deceased Congregational ministers. Entrance fee, $40 ; an
annual subscription of $10. Amount paid annually to dis-
abled ministers, or to widows, or to the children (if no widow)
till they reach 14 years of age, $200. Amount invested,
$16,930. S. Hicklin, 56 Clifton Park Avenue, Belfast,
Secretary.
v. AUSTRALIA.
I. Victoria Congregational Mission. — To form and aid
Congregational churches in the Province, and for maintenance
and enlargement of religious liberty, rights and privileges.
Expenditure 1881-2, $6,428. Rev. J.J. Halley, Williamstown,
Secretary.
50 CONGREGATIONAL SOCIETIES.
2. Victoria Building Association. — Object, to build and
repair Congregational churches, Sunday schools and parsonages,
and remove debts. Capital, $19,026. Rev. E. Day, Mel-
bourne, Secretary.
3. New South Wales Church Extension Society. — In-
come for 1882, $3,835. Assistance rendered to twelve churches,
and five new churches commenced. Rev. W. I. Green, Secre-
tary,
4. Ministers' Retiring Fund for New South Wales. — In-
come, $2,596. J. McLean, Secretary.
5. Home Mission of South Australia. — Income, 1881-82,
$2,096. J. C. McMichaeU Adelaide, Secretary.
6. Provident Society for Victoria. — To give a pension
to all ministers, being members, on attaining the age of sixty,
to afford relief to members in case of need, and adso to their
widows and children. Capital, $24,420. S. A. Richardson,
Secretary.
7. Chapel Building Society for South Australia. — Estab-
lished 1858. Amount of capital, $10,000. Charles Hope
Harris, Secretary.
8. Provident Association for South Australia. — Capital,
$10,838. Rev. T. Hope, Kensington, Secretary.
9. Mission of Tasmania in association with the Congrega-
tional Union for Home Mission purposes. Rev. W. C. Robin-
son, Hobart Town, Secretary.
10. Tasmania Provident Fund. — Object, to aid ministers
who, through sickness or age, are not fitted for public work.
Capital, $11,000.
11. Auckland, New Zealand. — Home Missionary Society
associated with the Congregational Union, established in
1863. W. H. Lyon, Secretary.
12. New Zealand South. — Home Missionary Society
associated with Union. Rev. E. Walker, Dunedin, Secretary.
VI. unitei> states.
I. American Board of Commissioners for Foreign
Missions. — Organized in 1810 on a catholic basis for Foreign
Mission work. For facts see Congregational statistics, section
xviii. Income, $651,976; expenditure, $649,424. Revs.N.G.
Clark, D.D., E. K. Alden, D.D., J. O. Means, D.D., Secretaries^
Congregational House, Boston, Mass. Langdon S. Ward,
Treasurer.
CONGREGATIONAL SOCIETIES. 5 1
2/ Woman's Boards. — There are three of these, all auxilia-
ries to the A. B. C. F. M. One for the East in Boston, one for
the Interior in Chicago, and one for the Pacific in California.
3. American Mission arv<Association. — Organized in 1846,
and devoted now specially to work among the Freedmen in
the South, the Indians and Chinese on this continent. For
particulars see Congregational statistics, section xviii.; income,
$297,584.45 ; disbursements, $297,313.42. Rev. M.E.Strieby,
D.D., 56 Reade St., New York City, Secretary.
4. The American Congregational Union. — Founded in
1853 ; it has for its object the erection of houses of worship
and parsonages, through grants and loans. It has aided in
the erection of i,305» houses of worship, and 14 parsonages.
It has expended $1,103,961.18. Receipts for year ending
April 30, 1883, $100,518.70. An urgent call has been issued
for $125,000 this year. Rev. L. H. Cobb, D.D., 59 Bible
House, New York, Secretary.
5. American Home Missionary Society. — Organized in
1826 on a catholic basis ; it is the recognized Congregational
Missionary Society in the United States. The total receipts
for the fifty-seven years is $9,742,395.91 in cash, and in
clothing and books $1,417,046.40 — in all $11,159,442.31 ; the
total of years of labor is 36,822; number of churches organized
4,360 ; number of additions 310,259. During the year ending
April, 1883, 3,101 churches were formed, 1,150 missionaries
were employed in 41 States and Territories and 6,527 additions
have been made to the missionary churches. The missionaries
of this Society have under them 2,008 Sunday schools and
about 106,638 Sunday school scholars. Monthly circulation
of The Home Missionary 25,400 copies. Secretaries, Rev. Walter
M. Barrows and Rev. Joseph B. Clarke. Honorary Secretary,
Rev. D. B. Coe, D.D. Treasurer, Rev. A. H. Clapp, D.D.,
Bible House, New York City. The Society has ten auxiliaries
and thirteen superintendents, supervising the work in the
Western and Southern States and Territories ; it has also a
Woman's Department, of which Mrs. H. M. Shelton, Room
38, Bible House, is the Secretary.
6. Congregational Sunday School and Publishing So-
ciety. — Organized in 1832 to print, publish and circulate
Sunday school and other literature relating to a genuine
Christian experience ; aid in enterprises of Christian activity
and support the Congregational faith and polity. The Pub-
lishing House is in Boston, Mass. The Pilgrim Quarterly,
Pilgrim Monthly and Little Pilgrim Lesson Papers are published
52 CONGREGATIONAL SOCIETIES.
in connection with the International Sunday school lessons.
Sales for the year ending April, 1883, $101,969.88 ; donations
for mission school supplies, $11,754.48 ; schools aided, 732.
Rev: Mortimer Blake, D.D., Secretary, Taunton, Mass.; Rev.
A. E. Dunning, S.S. Secretary, Congregational House, Boston,
Mass. George P. Smith, agent of the Depository.
7. Congregational Educational Societies.— There are
two of these Societies, and both are designed to assist in
ministerial education. The American College and Education
Society was formed in 1874 by the union of two previous
Societies formed in the years 1816 and 1843. The number of
young men aided in their studies for the ministry since 1816
is 6,980, and the number now receiving assistance is not far
from 270. Income for the year ending April 30, 1883,
$179,133 ; expenditure, $178,367. Rev. Increase N. Tarbox,
D.D., Congregational House, Boston, Secretary. The West-
ern Educational Society was organized in 1864. Rev. E. F.
Williams, Chicago, 111., Secretary.
8. American Congregational Association. — Founded in
1853 for the purpose of erecting in Boston a Congregational
House, or headquarters for all our Congregational benevolent
societies having offices in Boston ; also a fire-proof library
building, in which to gather and preserve everything which
will state and illustrate the principles, polity and history of
the Congregational churches. There are 29,995 volumes and
over 128,000 pamphlets now in the library. Rev. Isaac P.
Langworth, Boston, Mass., Cor. Secretary and Librarian.
9. The New West Education Commission. — Incorporated
November 3rd, 1879, to promote Christian civilization in Utah
and adjacent States and Territories, by the education of
children and youths under Christian teachers, and also by the
use of such kindred agencies as may be at any time desirable.
During the year 1882-83 it expended $35,000, sustained four
academies and fifteen other schools, with thirty-five teachers
and over 1,600 pupils. Its sphere of operations is chiefly
Utah and New Mexico. Though not distinctively a mission-
ary society, it gives the free use of its school houses to the
missionaries of the American H. M. Society, and furnishes
them sites for churches and parsonages. Its central office is
in the city of Chicago, 112 W. Washington St. Mr. William
H. Hubbard, Treasurer; Rev. Charles R. Bliss, Secretary.
10. The Woman's Home Missionary Association. — Orga-
nized Feb. 26th, 1880, for the prosecution of home missionary
work. It tas missionaries in Indian Territory, Utah, the South
and New Mexico. There are ninety-eight auxiliaries organized.
Miss Nathalie Lord, Boston, Mass., Home Secretary.
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PERIODICALS BY CONOREG/fTlONALlSTS. 53
PERIODICALS BY CONGREGATIONALISTS.
All of the following periodicals are among those published
by Congregationalists, although some of them are not Congre-
gational in a denominational sense. From the first the
Denomination has been active in disseminating literature
catholic in its nature. It is not to be understood that this
list comprises all the periodicals published by Congregation-
alists.
• L CANADA.
ANNUAIi.
TiUeii Editors. Puhliahers,
Congregational Year Book Bev. S. N. Jackson, M.D... Congregational Publishing Co.
MONTHLY.
Canadian Independent Bev. J. Burton, B.D Congregational Publishing Co.
Canadian Messenger J. Dougall J. Dougall & Son.
WEEKLY.
Montreal Witness J. Dougall J. Dougall & Son.
Aurora J. Dougall & Son.
DAILY.
Montreal Witness J. Dougall J. Dougall & Son.
n. ENGLAND.
ANNUAL.
Congregational Tear Book Bev. A. Hannay, D.D Hodder & Btoughton.
QUABTEBLY.
The British Quarterly Beview Bev. H. Allon, D.D Hodder & Btoughton.
MONTHLY.
The Evangelical Magazine Bev. W. M. Statham. Elliot Stock.
The Missionary Chronicle Bev. B. W. Thompson ....J. Snow & Co. •
The Juvenile Missionary Magazine JKev. B. Bobinson J. Snow & Co.
The Congregationalist Bev. J. Q. Bogers, B.A. ...Hodder & Stoughton.
The Liberator Houlston & Sons.
TheHomilist Bev. UrijahB. Thomas.. .W. Mack.
The Mother's Friend Miss Morgan. Hodder & Stou^ton.
The Sunday School Teacher Mr. H. Hall Sunday School Union.
The Child's Own Magazine Mr. William Groser Sunday School Union.
TheTemperanoeWorker&Beciter.Bev. F. Wagstaff Pitman, Paternoster-row.
TheLayrreaoher Bev. F. Wagstaff F. E. Longley, Warwick-lane.
The Congregational MaPpBUEine Bev. E. J. Hartland W. Mack.
Notes on the Scripture Lessons Sunday School Union.
The Biblical Treasury Sunday School Union.
Liverpool and District Congrega-
tional Magazine Bev. E. Barrett, B.A. J. Jones, LiverpooL
l£anchester, Salford and District
CoxigreoBbtional Magazine Bev. P. H. Dre wett Tubbs & Brook.
Young En^and Mr, B. Clark Sunday School Union.
Christianworld Magazine Mrs. E. J. Worboise Clarke & Co., Fleet-street.
The Bosebud Mr. J. B. Clarke Clarke & Co., Fleet-street.
WEEKLY.
The Nonconformist and Indepen-
dent Mr. C. S. Miall Clarke & Co., Fleet-street.
The Christian World Mr. James Clarke Clarke & Co., Fleet-street.
The Christian World (Family Cir-
cle Edition) Mr. J. G. Clarke Clarke & Co., Fleet-street.
The Chi istian Union Bev. C. Kirkby Office, 8 Salisbury Sq., Fleet-st.
The Christian Chronicle Bev. Dr. Parker. B. Clarke, 9 Plumtree-court.
The Literary World Mr. T. Stephenson Clarke & Co., Fleet-street.
The Christian World Pulpit Mr. James Clarke Clarke & Co., Fleet-street.
The Sunday School Times Mr. J. Clarke. Clarke & Co., Fleet-street.
The Sunday School Chronicle Mr. B. Clark Sunday School Union.
54 PERIODICALS BY CONGREGATIONALISTS.
\
HugheB, Dolgelly.
Bees, Llanelly.
Y Tsrst at Dydd.
in. WALES.
ANNUAL.
{Bev. B. Williams,
Bev. B. W. Griffltr"^
BetheL )
MONTHLY.
Dysgedydd Bev. E. Berber ^jivans,
Carnarvon Hughes, Dolgelly.
CBev. E. A. Jones,
rM<»«»^<». J Newcastle Emlyn.
^^^ygiwr j ^^^ p^ ^ Griffith,
V Troedrhiwdalar.
Gronicl Bev. J. Boberts, Conway JSvans, Bala.
Dysgedydd y Plant Hughes, Dolgelly.
Tywysydd y Plant Bev. T. Johns, Llanelly... Bees, IJanelly.
WEEKLY.
'Bev. J. Thomas, D.D., \
Bev. D. Jone^ "IT"'' '"""'^ ""*^-
, Swansea. )
Dydd Hughes, Dolgelly.
IV. SCOTLAND.
. ANNUAL.
Congregational Year Book Lorrimer & Gillis, Edinburgh.
MONTHLY.
The Scottish Congregationalist ...Bev. James Boss. Tumbull A; Spears.
V. IBELAND.
ANNUAL.
Congregational Tear Book Bev. B. SewelL ,.Hodder & Stoughton.
MONTHLY.
Congregational Magazine Bev. J. Stirling Hodder & Stoughton.
VL AUSTBAIilA.
ANNUAL.
Victorian Congregational Year Bk.Bev. B. Connebee Sewell & Ca, Melbourne.
New South Wales Congregational
Tear Book Bev. J. P.Sunderland ....Congregational Union.
South Australian Congregational
Tear Book Bev. F. W. Cox Congregational CounolL
MONTHLY.
Victorian Independent Editorial Committee
New South Wales Independent ...Bev. J. F. Callen Sydney.
South AustraJiaft Independent and
Presbjrterian Bev. J. C. McMichael Adelaide.
Vn. UNITED STATES.
ANNUAL.
Congregational Tear Book Bev. A. H. Quint, D.D......Congreg. Pub. So., Boston.
QUABTBBLY.
Bibliotheca Sacra Bev. E. A. Park, D.D W. F. Draper, Andover.
New Englander Prof. Kingsley. New Haven, Conn.
Pilgrim Quarterly Bev. B. B. Meredith,D.D.Congreg. Pub. Sa, Boston.
MONTHLY.
Missionary Herald A. B. C. F. M. Boston.
American Missionary Am. Miss. Association. ...NewTork.
Home Missionary Home Miss. Society NewTork.
Der Congregational Kirchenbote... Bev. H. Hess New Houghton, la.
Life and Light Woman's B. M. Boston, Mass.
Pilgrim Lesson Leaves Congreg. Pub. So., Boston.
The Becorder Bev. W. D. Williams. Madrid, N.T.
WEEKLY.
Congregationalist Bev. H.M. Dexter,D.D W. L Greene & Ca, Boston.
Advance Bev. B. West Advance Co.
Christian Mirror Bev. L P. Warren, D J).. ..Portland, Maine.
Vermont Chronicle Bev. W. W. Prescott Montpelier, Vt.
Beligious Herald Bev. L. Perrin, DJ) D. B. Mosley, Hartford.
Christian Union Bev. L. Abbott, D.D NewTork.
Pacific Pacific Pub. Co. San Francisco, CaL
The Wellspring Papers Congreg» Pub. So., Boston.
VnL MADAGASCAB.
The Antananarivo Annual and
Madagascar Magazine Bev. B. Bajron. London Missionary Society.
BOOKS ON CONGREGATIONALISM. 55
BOOKS ON CONGREGATIONALISM.
The following are some of the more important works recently
issued for the first time or as new editions or reprints on the
date given. The selection made is from a Congregational
Bibliography, numbering 7,250 works.
L HISTORICAL.
Congregationalism as seen in its Literature. H. M. Dexter, D.D.. pp. 716.
Harfer 6* Bro., New York, 1880.
History of Religion in England. Dr. Stou^hton. 6 vols. Hodder & Stoughton.
London, 1881.
History of Congregationalism from A.D. 250 to 1880. George Puncbard. 5
vols. Congregational Publishing Society, Boston, 1881.
The People called Independents. J. Kennedy. i6mo. pp. 62. 1878.
The True Blue Laws of Connecticut, &c. J. H. Trumbull. i6mo. pp. 62.
1876.
Roger Williams and his Banishment. H. M. Dexter, D.D. 4to. pp. 146.
Boston t 1867.
The Genesis of the New England Churches. L. Bacon. D.D. i6mo. pp. 486.
New York, 1874.
History of the Free Churches in England. H. S. Skeats. 8vo. pp. 638. 1869.
The Puritans' Church. Court and Parliament of Edward VI. S. Hopkins.
3 vols. 8vo. New York, 1875.
The Pilgrim Fathers. W. H. Bartlett, D.D. 8vo. pp. 240, 1853.
History of the Early Puritans. J. B. Marsden. 8vo. pp. 462. 1850.
History of the Rise and Progress of Independency in England. J. Fletcher.
4 vols. i6mo. 1862.
Oliver Cromwell — Letters and Speeches. Thomas Carlyle. Vols. 2. i2mo.
1856.
History of the Martin Marprelate Controversy. P.Marshall. i6mo. pp.224.
1846.
Historical Memorials relating to the Independents. B. Hainbury, D.D.
3 vols. 1839-44.
Thirteen Historical Discourses. L. 3acon. 8vo. pp. 400. New York, 1839.
Religious Parties in England. R. Vaugban. D.D. 8vo. pp. 186. 1836.
History of Dissent, from the Revolution to 1838. J. Bennett. 3 vols. 8vo.
1859.
Memorials of the Stuart Dynasty. R. Vaughan. 2 vols. 1831.
The Protectorate of Cromwell. R. Vaugban. 2 vols. 1839.
The Ecclesiastical History of New England. Joseph B. Felt. 2 vols. 8vo.
Boston, 1862. '
The New England Theocracy. H. F. Uhder. i2mo. Boston, 1658.
History of Congregationalism. Rev. T. Waddington. D.D. 5 vols.
Jubilee Lectures. Vols. 2. Hodder & Stoughton. London, 1883.
n. CHUBCH GOVEBNMENT.
Congregational Hand-book. H. M- Dexter, D.D. pp. 212. Boston : Congrega-
tional Publishing Society, 1881.
The Faith and Polity of the Pilgrims. P. McVicar. 8vb. pp. 14. 1878.
The Church Polity of the Pilgrims, the Polity of the New Testament. H. M.
Dexter, D.D. i6mo. pp. 180. Boston, 1870.
Congregationahsm : What it is: Where it is: How it works. H. M. Dexter,
D.D. i6mo. pp. 402. Boston, 1865.
Congregational Independency. Ralph Wardlaw. pp. 355. Toronto, 1864.
Dictionary of Congregational Usage and Principles. P. Cummings. i^mo.
pp. 424. Bosiont 1854.
56 BOOKS ON CONGREGATIONALISM.
The Democracy of Christianity. P. Goodhill. 2 vols. 8vo. New York, 1856.
The Ecclesiastical Polity of the New Testament. L. Davidson, D.D. Svo.
pp. 458. 1848.
Congregational Order : The Ancient Platforms of Churches in New England,
pp. 352. Hartford^ 1842.
Congregationalism : or, the Polity of the Independeat Churches. R.^Vaughan.
D.D. i2mo. pp. 218. 1842.
View of Congregationalism. G. Punchard, D.D. i2mo. pp. 368. Boston, 1856.
Guide to the Principles and Practice of Congregational Churches of New Eng-
land. J. Mitchell. i6mo. pp. 30. 1880.
Manual of Principles. Doctrines and Usages for Congregational Churches. J.
E. Roy. i2mo. Chicago, 1869.
Why are we Dissenters? Rev. Eustace R. Conder, D.D. Fourth edition.
England.
Our Principles. Rev. G. B. Johnson. England.
Principles of Church Polity. Prof. G. T. Ladd. pp. 433. New York, 1882.
HL THE FATHERa
Works of John Robinson. Memoir by R. Ashton. 3 vols. i6mo. Boston, 1851.
The Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. J. Cotton. i2mo. pp. 108. Boston,
1852.
John Owen's Works. 16 vols. New York, 1851.
Lives of the Church Fathers of New England. 6 vols. i2mo. Boston, 1846-47.
Magnalia Christi Americana. Cotton Mather, 2 vols. 8vo. Hartford, 1853.
Memoirs of the Governors of New Plymouth and Massachusetts. By J. B.
Moore. 8vo. pp. 440. 1851.
Life of Roger Williams. W. Gammell. i6mo. pp. 221. 1844.
History of the Puritans. Neal. 5 vols.
Records of the Colony of New Plymouth. N. B. Shurtleff. 12 vols. 4to.
The Church Quarrel Espoused, etc. John Wise. Boston, i860.
New England Memorial. N. Morton, pp. 515. Boston, 1855.
IV. YEAR BOOKS.
1. Canadian Congregational Year Book ; Rev. Samuel N. Jackson, M.D., Edi-
tor (Congregational Publishing Company, Toronto.)
2. English Congregational Year Book ; Rev. Alexander Hannay, D.D., Editor
(Hodder & Stoughton. London.)
3. Scottish Congregational Year Book ; James Ross. Editor (Lorrimer & Gillis,
Edinburgh.)'
4. Irish Congregational Year Book ; Rev. Robert Reweir, Editor (Holder &
Stoughton. London.)
5. Victoria Congregational Year Book ; Rev. Richard Connebee, Editor (Sewell
& Co., Melbourne, Australia.)
6. New South Wales Congregational Year Book ; Rev. J. P. Sunderland. Editor.
(Congregational Union.)
7. South Australian Year Book ; Rev. F. W. Cox. Editor. (Congregational
Committee.)
8. American Congregational Year Book ; Rev. A. H. Quint, D.D., Editor
(Congregational Publishing Society, Boston.)
9. Welsh Congregational Year Book ; B. Williams, Editor (Hughes. Dolgelly.
Wales.)
V. CONGREGATIONAIi UNION (ENG. AND W.) LECTUREa
New Series.
1. The Superhuman Origin of the Bible inferred from itself. By Professor
Henry Rogers. 1873.
2. John the Baptist : A Contribution to Christian Evidences. By H. R. Rey-
nolds. D.D. 1874.
3. The Atonement. By R. W. Dale, M.A., D.D. 1875.
4. Priesthood in the light of the New Testament. By Enoch Mellor. D.D. 1876.
5. The Basis of Faith. By Eustace R. Conder, D.D. 1877.
6. Church Systems of England m the Nineteenth Century. By J. G. Rogers,
B.A. All the above are published by Messrs. Hodder & Stoughton, London.
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UNION MEETING. 57
THE UNION MEETING OF 1883.
BY REV. J. R. BLACK. B.A.
"THE FOREST CITY."
The "account of the London meeting" which I am asked
to give " to oblige the brethren generally " is one in which,
happily, will be found nothing of an unpleasant character, for
nothing of the kind occurred. Throughout there was manifest
the spirit of forbearance amid occasional diversity of opinion,
and Love was queen in that part of London where for five
days assembled the members of the Union and delegates of
our widely scattered churches.
The city itself seemed " adorned as a bride adorned for her
husband" : her spacious avenues walled on either side by houses
which, if not strictly princely, yet gave evidence of taste and
comfort, and these fronted with beautiful trees and boulevards
with here and there a plot of flowers, made our necessary
journeys a delight.
ACCORDS A HAPPY GREETING.
The church building in which we met was the same as that
which contained us when five years ago we were gathered in
a similar capacity ; and though older now it has, by reason
of the care bestowed on it, lost none of its attraction. The
Rev. R. W. Wallace, B.D., the then pastor, is gone, and his
place is filled by Rev. H. D. Hunter. The membership of the
church and congregation has increased, and all seemed to do
their utmost to make their guests comfortable during the
sessions. The efforts of these kind friends were not confined
to entertainment given at their homes, but were extended
outside. Refreshments were provided in the Lecture Room
on Friday evening, when an hour was spent in pleasant social
intercourse. And on Saturday afternoon, the members of the
Union and delegates were invited to an excursion on the river
Thames.
THE ANNUAL SERMON.
The sermon introductory to the work of the Union gathering
was preached on Wednesday evening by the Rev. W. Hay, of
58 UNION MEETING.
Scotland, Ontario. The thought was rich, the theme pertinent
to the occasion, and the audience was amply rewarded for the
close attention with which they followed the speaker.
By Thursday morning the brethren were present in goodly
numbers, and spent the first hour — from 9 to 10 — as they did
that of following days, in devotional exercises. . These meetings
were presided over by sometimes a layman and sometimes a
minister ; and as the leaders varied so did the subjects which
they severally introduced. These gatherings around the
Throne of Grace were seasons of profit, as through them came
to many a soul a more vivid consciousness of Christ's presence
and Christ's love.
THE chairman's ADDRESS.
After the opening sermon the Chairman's address is next in
order in point of interest. And this year it was given by Rev.
Chas. Duff, M.A. He reviewed the progress of our distinctive
principles in other bodies of Christians, and spoke of making
much of them ourselves so as to build up a strong, aggressive
denomination in this new land. The utterance of these truths
was timely and will doubtless bring forth fruit in the direction
indicated.
The report of the Union Committee is generally interesting,
and this year deeply so, as it contained a review of our thirty
years' progress — and ** no mean " progress has ours been.
Read this review, dear sir or madam, and stop croaking.
"a welcomed delegate."
Of late years we have had no greeting from our big Congre-
gational brother across the border. We felt this very much
and were just beginning to think that he was ashamed of his
poor relative when the Rev. A. Hastings Ross, D.D., appeared
among us as a delegate from the National Council. He
quickly made us feel that there was no ** big" and no " little"
in this great Congregational brotherhood, and that the 4,000
churches he represented and our 90 are one in Christ Jesus,
HOME missions ADVANCING.
The Home Missionary Society has always a prominent place
at these annual meetings, and this year a whole afternoon and
evening was given to it. The report indicated advance all
along the line of its operations, and gave a basis for the
expectation of larger results in future. In accordance with
the recommendations of the General Committee the consti-
tution of the society was greatly amended so as to decrease
the running expenses, and simplify the working machinery
while giving more concentration of energy. Mr. Hall's ser-
UNION MEETING. • 59
vices, which hitherto were only temporary, were secured
permanently. During the evening devoted to the interests of
this society, its claims were urged and the great work to be
done through it ably set forth by Mr. Hall, Dr. Stevenson
and Mr. Burton, who had been chosen for this duty sometime
previously.
THE NORTH-WEST STILL AN OPEN FIELD.
The work in Manitoba and the North-west was deemed a
matter of so much importance that Saturday forenoon was set
apart for a conference on the subject. Work here at several
points was needed, but we had done little, partly from lack of
suitable men, partly from lack of funds, but mostly from lack
of determination to go in and pos'sess the land. But whether
there is to be a "new departure" no one could learn from what
was said or done at this conference. The probability is that
we will repeat the mistake made years ago in these older
provinces, viz. : tarry till other denominations have planted
their standard and possessed the field.
NEW COLLEGE BUILDING.
In the college the interest of the London meeting touched
the highest point. The report shewed that new buildings
were in course of erection. On recommendation of the Board,
Dr. Stevenson was made Principal. The friends in Montreal
were thanked for their monetary gifts to the new buildings.
The new Principal was set apart to this work by a solemn
dedicatory service.
FOREIGN AND INDIAN MISSIONS.
The Foreign Missionary Society, though recently established,
is making headway. The financial exhibit is still small, owing
to the fact that our churches generally send their contributions
through other channels, notably the American Board and
London Missionary Society. But it is making the' best use
of the means with which it is entrusted. During the year
Miss Macallum, of St. Elmo, was sent as a missionary to
Constantinople, and the managers are looking about for
another.
The Indian Missionary Society has been working away
among the Red Men of the Forest. The report gave an
interesting account of work done. This mission will probably
be absorbed by the Home Missionary Society, in order to save
expense while doing the work equally well.
The Provident Fund has been augmented during the year.
Most of our ministers are connected with it, and with more
6o UNION MEETING.
churches sending annual donations to it, it might soon come
to give important aid to those for whom it is intended. The
Ministers' Retiring Fund is in great need of a larger endowment.
THE PUBLISHING COMPANY.
The officers of the Publishing Company gave an account of
their stewardship in a tone much more pleasant than on pre-
vious occasions. And here is, doubtless, the explanation —
" The Monthly has paid its way." But more copies should
be in regular circulation among the members of the churches.
How can there be an intelligent church membership without
a reading of its pages ?
On Sunday, the members of the Union filled the city pulpits
generally. Though why they should be compelled (for in
many cases it amounts to compulsion) to fill them we are
unable to say. Rev. J. B. Silcox preached by appointment of
the Union in the Congregational Church in the morning, and
Dr. Stevenson, by request of the pastor, in the evening. At
the close of the evening service, a communion service was
held.
CLOSING EXERCISES.
Monday, the closing day of the Union meeting, is the 3ay
when committees make their final reports and definite action
is taken on matters that may have been only mentioned during
the previous sessions. Hence several resolutions are in order;
and this year one was passed anent Sunday desecration, and
one regarding suppression of the liquor traffic.
Rev. J. G. Sanderson was appointed chairman for 1884, and
Montreal selected as the next place of meeting.
Only one or two persons were asked this year to sit as
honorary members. Our Methodist brethren of London were
down in St. Catharines at their Conference ; and the good
Presbyterian folk were too busy perhaps in preparation for
their general assembly to drop in and get the "honor.*'
Several names were placed on our roll and two taken there-
from.
The closing service consisted of a miscellaneous gathering,
addressed by several speakers on the subjects of " Mission
work in Manitoba," "Lay Agency," and "Foreign Missions."
MARITIME UNION. 6 1
THE MARITIME UNION, 1883.
THE THIRTY-SIXTH MEETING.
The thirty-sixth annual meeting of the Congregational Union
of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick was held in Milton, N.S.,
commencing on Saturday, July 7th, 1883. All the personal
members of the Union and several delegates from churches
were present. The retiring Chairman, Rev. J. Shipperley,
chose as the subject of his address ** Congregationalism, its
necessity and demands," which was delivered in the evening.
On Sunday morning the annual sermon was preached by
Rev. D. W. Cameron. Subject: "The more sure word of
Prophecy," text 2 Peter I., ig. In connection with this ser-
vice a united Communion was observed. On Sunday after-
noon a very interesting meeting was held in connection with
the Sunday school. In the evening the Rev. I. L. Beman
preached from Luke xvii., 21 : "The Kingdom of God is
within you." Other pulpits in Milton, Liverpool, Brooklyn
and Beach Meadows were supplied by members of the Union.
The first hour in each morning session was set apart for
devotional services, and under the leadership of various
brethren they proved very pleasant and inspiring. During the
sessions of the Union papers were read on the following sub-
jects : "Science and Religion," by the Rev. L L. Beman, and
"The Religious Training of the Young," by the Rev. D. W.
Cameron. These topics were well treated and evoked much
interest in the discussion which followed.
RESOLUTIONS PASSED.
*
An amended form of the model Trust Deed was presented,
adapting it to the wording of the law of Nova Scotia, which
was adopted and commended to the churches for use. Reso-
lutions were adopted : i. To devote one afternoon of next
annual session entirely to Sunday school work, for which a
special programme should be prepared ; 2, To set apart the
first Sunday in December to the presentation of the claims of
the Home Mission, sermons appropriate to be preached by
the pastors ; 3. Pledging cordial support to the Congregational
College of British North America; 4. Votes of thanks to
the friends in Milton for their hospitality, etc.
62 MARITIME UNION.
THE REV. A. MCGREGOR.
Letters of dismission were accorded the Rev. Alexander
McGregor to the Rhode Island Conference of Congregational
churches, and the Rev. C. L. Ross to the Congregational
Union of Ontario and Quebec. The following special resolu-
tion was passed regarding Mr. McGregor's removal from the
Province :
" Whereas the Rev. Alexander McGregor, who for twelve years has been in
'labors abundant ' in connection with this Union, and has also for ten years of
the time efficiently performed the trying duties of Missionary Secretary, wha
is now at his o\}rn request dismissed and commended to the Rhode Island Con-
gregational Conference, be it
"Resolved, That believing it is the Lord's will, this Union bows submissively,
at the same time recording its keen sorrow at the great loss it sustains. We
earnestly pray that wherever our brother and his loved ones may be, God's
richest blessings shall attend them and many stars shall be theirs in their crown
of rejoicing."
MISSIONARY MEETING.
The annual missionary meeting was held on Monday even-
ing, presided over by Rev. I. L. Beman, the newly elected
Chairman of the Union. The Secretary, Rev. A. McGregor,
gave a full report of the work, and the Treasurer, James
Woodrow, Esq., the financial statement. The Rev. Thomas
Hall, delegate from the Union of Ontario and Quebec, gave a
stirring and timely address, which, with the other addresses,
was well received. The meeting was most excellent and cal-
culated to give a new impulse to the mission work in the
Maritime Provinces.
OFFICERS FOR 1884.
The following officers were elected for the year 1883-4:
Chairman, Rev. I. L. Beman; Secretary, Rev. J. Barker;
Statistical Secretary, Rev. D. W. Cameron ; Missionary Secre-
tary, Rev. J. W. Cox, B.A. : Treasurer, James Woodrow,
Esq. For the Ladies Home Missionary Society, President,
Miss Lizzie Barker; Vice-Presidents, Miss Moore and Mrs.
Anderson ; Treasurer, Mrs. C. Dearborn ; Secretary, Miss
Jedediah Tupper. For Foreign Mission work, Rev. C. W.
Johnston, Secretary, and C. H. Dearborn, Esq., Treasurer.
SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE.
In connection with one of the sessions a Sunday school
Institute was held, conducted by Rev. I. L. Beman, at which
a large audience of Sunday school workers was present. Much
information and help were elicited. A communication was
received from the Rev. B. P. Snow, appointed delegate from
the Maine conference of Congregational churches ; also the
salutations of the Congregational Union of Ontario and
MARITIME UNION. 63
Quebec were presented by their delegate, the Rev. Thomas
Hall, Superintendent of Missions. In the Foreign Missionary
work much enthusiasm was manifested. At present the funds
go to sustain work in Central Africa, and are administered
by the A.B.C.F.M.
ANNEXATION — WITH WHOM !
Important discussions took place upon the College, Home
Missions, Foreign Missions, and other things of vital impor-
tance to the body. Much interest was taken in the report of
the delegate to the Maine Conference and the letter from that
body, which contained true brotherly sentiments. The time
seems to be drawing near for a closer union with the Maine
Conference, or the Union of Ontario and Quebec. Which
shallit be ? was the question of the hour.
Delegates to other bodies were appointed as follows : Rev.
J. W. Cox, B.A., to the Congregational Union of Ontario and
Quebec ; Rev. I. L. Beman to the Maine Conference ; Rev.
Thomas Hall to the National Council of the Congregational
Churches of the United States.
THE BEST MEETING.
The closing public meeting was one of great interest. The
cEurch was crowded to its utmost capacity. Addresses were
given by Revs. Joseph Barker, S. W. Johnston, J. B. Thomp-
son, A. W. Main, C. L. Ross, Thomas Hall and others. It
was pronounced the best meeting of the session, and will
doubtless be of lasting benefit.
The next meeting will be held in Economy, N.S., on the
last Saturday of June, 1884. Papers are requested from Rev.
S. Sykes on " Inspiration ;'* from James Woodrow, Esq., on
"Our Mission Work;" and from Rev. A. W. Main on "How
can Christian workers reach the masses ?"
64 UNION OF ENGLAND AND WALES.
UNION OF ENGLAND AND WALES, 1883.
BY REV. D. MACALLUM.
JOHN BRIGHT'S interest IN THE MEETINGS.
The meetings of this body occupy an important place in the
ecclesiastical gatherings of the parent land. The subjects dis-
cussed, and the ability with which they are handled, always
secure for them deserved attention. Mr. John Bright, who
ranks next to Gladstone, among the statesmen of England, has
said that he always pays special attention to the proceedings
at these meetings. In reading the accounts of the various
local bodies of the Congregational Churches of England and
Wales this year, we have been impressed with the increase of
zeal and earnestness which characterizes them at the present.
They appear to be girding themselves for work and taking hold
of it in such a way as to insure success. This is also true of
the churches of our order on the other side of the lines ; and
we see something of it in our own Dominion. The meetings
of the Union in England comprise an annual meeting, always
held in London in May, and an autumnal meeting, held in some
town in one of the provinces.
FIRST MEETING AFTER THE JUBILEE.
The fifty-first annual meeting commenced on Monday even-
ing, the 6th May, in the Memorial Hall, Dr. A. M. Fairbaim,
Chairman, presiding. At this meeting Rev. Dr. J. Parker was
elected Chairman for the ensuing year, and Dr. A. Hannay
read the report of the Committee of the Union. The number
of important subjects referred to in this report, such as the
Jubilee Fund, scheme for the instruction of young people in
Scriptural knowledge, lay agency, college reform, Noncon-
formist lectures in Oxford and Cambridge, the Affirmation
Bill, closing of public houses on Sunday, preparing of a
Hymnal, &c., &c., show what an amount of work was before
them.
chairman's ADDRESS.
On Tuesday morning the Chairman delivered his opening
address. This was a very elaborate production and secured
the close attention of the large audience for one hour and forty
UNION OF ENGLAND AND WALES. 65
minutes. His theme was " Christianity in the first century."
The report of the Jubilee Fund showed that already more
than £243,000, or nearly a million and a quarter dollars, have
been raised. More is yet expected. Much of this has been
applied to paying off church debts.
CHURCH AID AND HOME MISSIONS.
Our brethren have given mudi thought and attention to
home mission work ; and the condition and needs of the
"Church Aid and Home Missionary Society" were very fully
considered. The apathy with which many view this work is
very similar to what we find among ourselves. Those who
have given it most attention, and see its need, "are convinced
that it is the most important practical question that is pressing
at this moment upon the consideration of the Congregational
churches of England and Wales." The income is quite in-
adequate to the work to be performed. A vigorous effort wds
made to secure more interest in the work of the Society. Its
income for the year was about $200,000. " Aid had been ren-
dered to 727 churches, ' superintended by 525 pastors, and 245
missions, worked by 131 missionaries, aided by students for
the ministry and lay preachers." *
LAY AGENCY ADOPTED.
A report on Lay Agency was presented by a special com-
mittee, which, after discussion, was adopted. It may be a
question for us in Canada whether we also cannot avail our-
selves of this agency, which has been proved so effective
where properly employed.
The evangelistic work in France, under the direction of Rev.
R. W. McAll, was warmly commended to the christian people
of England.
After a number of other subjects had been dealt with, the
last, and, in some respects, the most important, was con-
sidered, viz., "Examination in religious knowledge and in
Congregational principles." This, after discussion and amend-
ment of the report presented by the committee, to whom it
was referred, was adopted.
COLONIAL AND LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETIES.
The Colonial Missionary Society held its forty-seventh
annual meeting. Among the speakers was Rev. J. L. Foster,
late of Montreal. One of the best speeches which we remem-
ber to have read in connection with the meetings of this
Society was given by Rev. E. Walker, of New Zealand. Con-
66 UNION OF ENGLAND AND WALES.
sidering the extent of the field in which this Society operates,
its income has always been exceedingly limited. For New
Zealand, Australia and Canada only $16,000 annually have
been raised.
The London Missionary Society, which is the Foreign
Missionary Society of the Congregational Churches of Great
Britain, held its annual meeting on the loth May, the Earl of
Shaftesbury presiding. Exeter Hall was filled in every part.
The meeting was inspiring and encouraging. Income more
than $600,000. Their work is extending and prospering.
TEMPERANCE PROGRESSING.
It is pleasant to notice the progress which the temperance
cause is making in England. Every year this is evident. It
can now be said that the actual majority of Congregational
ministers in England and Wales are declared total abstainers.
In twelve colleges out of the total number of students for the
ministry, 363, there are 303 teetotalers.
The reports of the proceedings at these various societies are
so voluminous that it is impossible to give even an abstract of
them, but they impress us with the grandeur of the work that
is being*done, and show how " much land is yet to be pos-
sessed " before the kingdoms of this world shall become the
Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH. 67
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH.
REV. W. M. PEACOCK.
It is with no ordinary feelings of regret and sadness, that
we chronicle the demise of the brother whose name stands at
the head of this notice. Though he had been ill for a long
time, yet hopes had been entertained of his recovery, both by
himself and by others — hopes which were not to be realized.
He was born in Lanark, Ont., on the 6th July, 1841. "When
he was eleven months old his mother died — eight months
before which his twin brother died.'' The experience which
he had for some years without a father's or a mother's care,
were of the most painful nature in some respects, and might
have been ruinous to him morally and spiritually. His mother
was an eminently spiritual and devoted Christian — "noted for
her piety and usefulness as a leader of female prayer-meetings,
and a teacher of young people's Bible class.*' While a babe
in her arms she devoted her son to the ministry of the Gospel
— as she had devoted him to the Lord before his birth. On
his father's side he could trace a godly ancestry to the fourth
generation. His father in early life was accustomed to hold
a prayer-meeting in the woods with his brothers and sisters,
from which time he was known in the community as the
pious lad.
In early life W. M. Peacock, though considered in the com-
munity a njoral, well-behaved boy, did not give that attention
to spiritual things which his parents desired — which was a
source of anxiety to his father and step-mother. He lived
with them on the farm till about twenty years of age ; and
then, with their consent, went to Metis, Que., where he was
engaged in the mercantile business. We give his own account
of the change which took place in him while there:
" While there I was privileged to meet with my mother's
only brother, the Rev. Mr. Macalister, a man of rare piety and
excellency of character. His earnest entreaties, and appeals
personally, were the means of awaking me to a sense of my
danger as a sinner under condemnation. All my good father's
teachings, pra)^ers and appeals came up, and for several months
I was like a man distracted ; finally I grew calmer, after de-
ciding to serve the Lord, but I did not enjoy that ecstatic
68 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH.
experience of which some have spoken. The peace of my soul
was gradual and increasing as I continued to trust, to live and
to labor for Christ."
He was at that time very earnest in trying to do good:
talking indiscriminately to all he would meet with about the
things of God — stopping persons on the road — going to their
houses — warning them of their danger. He was continually
in prayer, read nothing but his Bible, and could not bear to
hear anything secular or sinful.
The question of the ministry came up ; but be tried for a
time to put it away from him. After a while he was able to
commit the matter wholly to the Lord, who in due time
opened up his way, and he entered the Congregational College
of B. N. A., in Montreal, as a student in the year 1864. It is
much to be regretted that during his college course he injured
his health ** through indiscreet study." This interfered with
his progress in study, and caused much suffering while he was
in college and afterwards. It is a question whether the
Faculty should not exercise such control over the students as
to prevent such results.
During vacations he continued to supply the churches in
Indian Lands and Martintown, where his labors were much
appreciated, and on the completion of his course he accepted
the call of Indian Lands and Vankleek Hill churches, to be-
come their pastor, and was ordained in 1869. These two
places were twenty-two miles apart, and involved a g^eat deal
of physical labor. The roads were bad, and in his state of
health the work was more than he should have undertaken.
He could not spare himself nor husband his strength ; not
only did he do with all his might what he undertook, but his
aims were always more than he could accomplish. His pur-
pose when ordained was to work with these churches for two
years and then enter the foreign missionary field. It is likely
that his state of health prevented this intention being carried
out. After a good deal of suffering and illness, and finding
himself unable for the work, he resigned his charge in 1873,
and in 1874 accepted the charge of the newly formed church
in Kingston, known as Bethel Church. Here his ministry
was eminently successful, and he was very much beloved and
esteemed, not only by his own people, but in the city generally,
and especially by brethren in the ministry of the various de-
nominations. He was often ill and generally feeble, and at
last was prostrated with typhoid fever, and had to leave the
city and go to Almonte in the spring of 1879.^ He recovered
somewhat during the summer, and in the fall ne resigned his
charge in Kingston and came to live among his first charge in
BIOGRAl>HICAL SKETCH. 6g
Indian Lands, where he purchased a lot in the rising village
of Maxville on which he had a house erected, and resided
there till the time of his death.
Before leaving Kingston his mind was drawn to what is
termed the " faith cure." He invited several brethren to a
conference, and they agreed to unite in prayer for his restora-
tion to health. Last fall, after much thought and consultation,
he went with his brother to Boston to Dr. Cullis' Faith
House, and the doctor prayed with him. There seemed to be
a change for the better, and bright hopes were entertained of
his being able to resume work at no distant day. When, after
some weeks, he returned home all were impressed with the
improvement which was manifest in him. But his own
earnestness led him to do more than he should. The house
was undergoing repairs, and newly plastered, and was not
quite suited to his need ; the long and Severe winter told upon
him, and a cancerous tumor developed in his thigh, causing
very great suffering and exhaustion. Under these ailments he
gradually sank, and died peacefully in the Lord on the 3rd day
of June, 1883. The funeral service, which was largely attended,
was conducted by the pastor, Rev. D. Macallum, assisted by
Rev. D. McRae (Pres.) and Rev. D. MacArthur (Bap.)
In the autumn of 1870 Mr. Peacock was married to Miss
Jane MacDougall, who has indeed been a helpmeet to him.
How she has been sustained in all the labor and watching
involved in attending to her honored and loved husband in his
frequent and long continued ill-health, has been a wonder to
many ; but the Lord has been with her and given her strength
according to her need. She ^with her four children survive to
mourn the loss of the departed husband and father.
Much might be written respecting the character of this
brother as a man, a Christian, and a minister — he was possessed
of high qualities in each of these respects. As one of our
ministerial brethren said a few years ago, "to have intercourse
with him is a means of grace." He had the highest sense of
honor and truthfulness ; was warm, affectionate aad faithful in
his friendship; a Christian who lived near the Lord, and
sought to lead men to Jesus ; a minister of more than ordinary
eloquence and power, who had a passion for his work and felt
it to be a privilege to spend and be spent in the Lord's ser-
vice : such was the Rev. W. M. Peacock. "Blessed are the
dead who die in the Lord, from henceforth : yea, saith the
Spirit, that they may rest from their labors ; and their works
do follow them." d. m.
/
7© DAILY READINGS.
DAILY READINGS IN THE SCRIPTURES.
By the use of which the oommendable practice of the Prixnitiye Ohnrch, to read fhrough
the Bible during the Tear, may be imitated.
w AHU AR ■ •
MARON.
Jan.
Genesis.
1 Chron.
Psahns.
Mar.
Exodus.
2 Chron.
Psalms.
1
1
1
1.2
1
11
32
105
2
2
2
3-^
2
12
33
106
3
3
3
6-8
3
13
34
107
4
4
4
9, 10
4
14
35
108,109
5
5
5
11—13
5
15
36
110-112
6
6
6
14—16
6
16
Esra 1
118, 114
• 7
7
7
17
7
17
2
115, 116
8
8
8
18
8
18
3
117, 118
9
9
9
19-21
9
19
4
119 to 40 V.
10
10
10
22
10
20
5
y. 41 to 80
n
11
11
23—25
11
21
6
V. 81 to 128
12
12
12
26—28
12
22
7
V. 129 to 176
13
13
13
29,30
13
23
8
120—124
U
14
14
31
14
24
9
125—127
15
15
15
32
15
25
10
128—130
16
16
16
33
16
26
Neh.1
131—134
17
17
17
34
17
27
2
1.S5. 136
18
18
18
35
18
28
3
la"/— 139
19
19
19,20
36
19
29
4
140-142
20
20
21
37
20
30
5
143,144
21
21
22
38
21
31
6
145-147
22
22
23
39,40
22
32
7
148—150
23
23
24
41—43
23
33
8
Matt 1
24
24
25
44
24
34
9
2
25
25
26
45
25
35
10
3
26
26
27
46—48
26
36
11
4
27
27
28
49
27
37
12
5
28
28
29
50
28
38
13
6
29
29
2 Chron. 1
51,52
29
39
Esther 1
7
30
30
2
53-^55
30
40
2
8
31
31
3
66,57
31
Levit. 1
3
9
f-
FEBRUARY.
APRIL.
Feb.
Genesis.
2 Chron.
Psalms.
April.
Levit.
Esther.
Matt.
1
32
4
58,59
1
2
4
10
2
33
5
60,61
2
3
5
11
3
34
6
62,63
3
4
6
12
4
35
7
64,65
4
5
7
13
6
36
8
66,67
5
6
8
14
6
37
9
68
6
7
9
15
7
38
10
69
7*
8
10
16
8
39
11
70,71
8
9
Jobl
17
9
40
12
72
9
10
2
18
10
41
13
73
10
11
3
19
11
42
14
74
11
i2
4
20
12
43
15
12
13
5
21
13
44
16
75,76
13
14
6
22
14
. 45
17
77,78
14
15
7
23
15
46
18
79,80
15
16
8
24
16
47
19
81,82
16
17
9
25
17
48
20
83,84
17
18
10
26
18
49
21
85,86
18
19
11
27
19
50
22
87,88
19
20
12
28
20
Exod. 1
23
89
20
21
13
Markl
21
2
24
90,91
21
22
14
2
22
3
25
92,93
22
23
15
3
23
4
26 V. 1—10
94,95
22
24
16
4
24
5
26 V. 11—27
96,97
24
25
17
5
25
6
27
98, 99
25
26
18
6
26
7
28
100, 101
26
27
19
7
27
8
29
102
27
Numb. 1
20
8
28
9
30
103
28
2
21
9
29
10
31
104
29
3
22
10
30
4
•
23
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DAILY READINGS.
71
*' All Scripture is giyen by inffpiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for
correction, for insmiction in righteousness; tnat the man of God may be perfect,
thoroughly furnished unto all good works."— 2 Tim. iii., 16, 17.
MAY.
1
•
JULY.
May.
Numb.
Job.
Mark.
July
Deut.
Song.
Acts.
1
5
24
12
1
30
7
12
2
6
25
13
2
31
8
13
3
7
26
14
3
32
Isaiah 1
14
4
8
27
15
4
33
2
15
5
9
28
16
6
34
3
16
6
10
29
Luke 1
6
Josh. 1
4
17
7
11
30
2
7
2
5
18
8
12
31
3
8
3
6
19
9
13
32
4
9
4
7
20
10
14
33
5
10
5
8
21
11
16
34
6
11
6
9
22
12
16
35
7
12
7
10
23
13
17
36
8
13
8
11
24
14
18
37
9
14
9
12
25
16
19
38
10
15
10
18
26
16
20
39
11
16
11
14
27
17
21
40
12
17
12
16
MLi
18
22
41
13
18
13
16
19
23
42
14
19
14
17
2
20
24
Prov. 1
16
20
15
18
3
21
25
2
16
21
16
19
4
22
26
3
17
22
17
20 •
5
23
27
4
18
23
18
21
6
24
28
5
19
24
19
22
7
25
29
6
20
25
20
23
8
26
30
7
21
26
21
24
9
27
31
8
22
27
22
25
10
28
32
9
23
28
23
26
11
29
33
10
24
29
24
27
12
SO
34
11
John 1
30
Judg. 1
28
13
31
35
12, 13
2
1 31
2
29
14
JUNE.
June.
Numb.
Prov.
John.
1
36
14
3
2
Deut. 1.
16
4
3
2
16
6
4
3
17
6
5
4
18, 19
7
6
6
20
8
7
6
21
9
8
7
22
lO
9
8
23
11
10
9
24
12
11
10
25
13
12
11
26
14
13
12
27
15
14
13
28
16
15
14
29
17
16
16
30
18
17
16
31
19
18
17
Eccles. 1
20
19
18
2
21
20
19
3
Acts 1
21
20
4
2
22
21
5, 6
3
28
22
7
4
24
23
8
6
26
24
9
6
26
25
10
7
27
26
11, 12
8
28
27
Song. 1, 2
9
29
28
3.4
10
80
29
5, 6
11
AUOUST.
Aug.
_^
Judg.
Isaiah.
Bono.
1
3
30
16
2
4
31
16
3
5
32
1 Cor. 1
4
6
33
2
5
7
34
3
6
8
35
4
7
9
36
6
8
10
37
6
9
11
38
7
10
12
39
8
11
13
40
9
12
14
41
10
13
15
42
11
14
16
43
12
15
17
44
13
16
18
45
14
17
19
46
15
18
20
47
16
19
21
48
2Cor.l
20
Buthl
49
2
21
2
50
8
22
3
51
4
23
4
62
5
24
1 Sam. 1
63
6
25
2
54
7
26
3
55
8
27
4
56
9
28
6
67
10
29
6
58
U
30
7
59
12
31
8
60
13
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13
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2Pi.terl
Epb. 1
9
la
3'
I
33
3 King. 1
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IJobD 1
10
10
3
5
13
30
10
IS
81
Phil. I
2 John
13
Jude
35
3.4'
M
la
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19
11
17
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28
30
12
Nali.i,a
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1 Theat 1
21
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20
3
21
M
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21
IB
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Zsph. 1, 3
98
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34
31
2
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Zech.
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3
HoB.1
32
JO. 11
39
2Tini. 1
12,13
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2
7
8,
as
14
MbJ.1
IS
as
3
37
3,4
2
10
SS
Bev 1
u
U
39
13
10
13
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Heb. 1
16
10
23
10
a
Joa 1
4fS
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42
4fl
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19
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9
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PART II.
/• Congregational Union of Ontario and Quebec — Officers and
Appointments — Constitution and Rules — Declaration of Faith —
Resolutions on Councils — Ministers in the Union — Churches in the
Union — Proceedings of the Annual Meeting — Minutes of the Meet-
ing — Treasurer's Statement — Collections from the Churches.
II. Congregational Union of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
— Officers and Appointments — Constitution and Rules — List of
Ministers and Churches — Minutes of the Meeting.
THE
CONGREGATIONAL UNION
OF
ONTARIO AND QUEBEC.
OFFICERS FOR 1883-4.
CHAIRMEN:
For 1883 — Rev. Charles Duff, M.A., Toronto, Ont.
For 1884 — Rev. John G. Sanderson, Danville, Que.
SEOBETABY-TBEAaVBEB :
Rev. W. W. Smith, Newmarket, Ont.
STATISTICAL SECBETARY:
Rev. W. H. Warriner, B.A., Bowmanville, Ont.
MINUTE SECRETARIES:
Rev. D. McGregor, M.A., Rev. Charles Pedley, B.A.
COMMITTEE :
Rev. J. F. Stevenson, D.D.
Rev. H.Wilkes, D.D.,LL.D.
Rev. Prof. Cornish, LL.D.
Rev. J. G. Sanderson,
Rev. R. K. Black,
Rev. S. N. Jackson, M.D.
Rev. G. Willett,
Rev. D. Macallum,
Rev. W. H. Allworth,
Rev. H. D. Powis,
Mr. George Hague,
Mr. Peter Wood,
Mr. G. S. Fenwick,
Mr. B. W. Robertson,
Mr. J. D. Nasmith.
PLACE OF MEETING:
Montreal, Emmanuel Church, June 4th, 1884.
PREACHERS:
ANNXTAIi 8BBMON.
Rev. W. Wetherald ; alternate, Rev. H. Hughes.
BABBATH MOBNINO.
Rev. W. H. Warriner.
ESSAYISTS:
Rev. W. H. Allworth ; Rev. J. B. Saer, B.D.
76
UNION CONSTITUTION.
CONSTITUTION.
I. That the name of this Association be " Thb Congrbgational Union op
Ontario and Qubbbc."
II. That it shall consist of Congregational or Independent Churches, and <^
Ministers of the same Church Order who are either in the pastoral office or
(being members of Congregational Churches) are engaged in evangelistic or edu-
cational service, approved and received at a general meeting.
III. That this Union is founded on a full recognition of the distinctive princi-
ples of ("ongregational Churches, namely, the Scriptural right of every separate
Church to maintain perfect independence in its government and administration,
and, therefore, that the Union shall not assume legislative or administrative
authority, or in any case become a court of appeal.
IV. That the following are the objects contemplated in its formation : — i. To
promote evangelical religion in connection with the Congregational denomination.
1. To cultivate brotherly aifection and co- operation in everything relating to the
interest of the associated Churches. 3. To establish a fraternal correspondence
with smaller bodies elsewhere. 4. To address an annual or occasional letter to
the associated Churches, accompanied with such information as may be deemed
necessary. 5. To obtain accurate statistical information relative to the Congre-
gational Churches throughout the British American Provinces. . 6. To hold con-
sultation on questions of interest connected with the cause of Christ in general.
V. To promote the accomplishment of these objects, and the general interests
of the Union, an annual meeting of its members shall be held, each of the
associated Churches being represented by two lay delegates ; the meetings to be
held at such time and place as may be appointed at each annual meeting.
VI. That the officers of the Union be a Chairman, Secretary-Treasurer,
Statistical Secretary. Minute Secretary and Committee, all to be chosen annually
from its members, who shall execute the instructions of the Union, and prepare
a docket of business for the annual meeting.
VII. That alterations may be made in this Constitution at any annual meeting,
provided that notice of such alterations has been given at the meeting next
preceding.
STANDING RULES.
I. Applications fof admission to the Union, whether by Churches or Ministers, *
should be made in writing ; and after having been read to the Union shall be
referred to a standing Committee on Membership. Churches so appl3ring shall
present the written recommendation of three members of the Union. Ministers
Deanng regular letters of dismissal from a kindred Congregational organization,
and those who furnish evidence of having completed a course of study in the
Congregational College of B.N.A.. and having been ordained to the ministry, may
be received at once on these grounds. Qther ministers shall be required to bring
proof of (i) their membership in a Congregational Church ; (2) their ordination
to the ministrv ; (3) if they have come from any other denomination, their good
standing therem ; and they shall satisfy the Membership Committee in relation
to their literary acquirements, and their doctrinal and ecclesiastical views ; (4)
should the Membership Committee be satisfied on these points, and recommend
the applicant for membership, the recommendation shall be filed with the Secre-
tary, and the application and recommendation shall then lie over until the next
annual meeting, when a two-thirds vote of the members present shall be requisite
for admission into membership.
STANDING RULES. 77
2. The Union shall meet annually on the Wednesday after the first Sabbath in
Jane, at 7.30 p.m.. when the annual sermon will be delivered.
3. The Union shall then be organized under the presidency of the Chairman,
or, {ladling him, a chairman /ro tem., to be chosen by the Union ; by the election
of Minute Secretaries and Reporters, the calling of the Roll, the appointment of
Standing Committees on Business, Membership, Nomination and Finance, on
nomination by the Committee of the Union.
4. On Thursday morning, after devotional exercises, the Chairman's address
shsdl be delivered, and the Chairman for the next year shall be elected after
nomination by the Committee of the Union, or by any member of the^nion.
5. The Committee of the Union shall then present their annual Report.
6. The meetings shall be daily opened and closed with prayer ; the morning
devotional exercises to extend to an hour.
7. No motion shall be discussed unless seconded ; no member shall speak
twice to the same motion without permission from the Chair ; and every motion
shall be presented in writing by the mover, if required by the Chair.
8. The Roll shall be called, and the Minutes of the preceding day read at the
opening of each day's session, and the Minutes of the last day at the close of the
session.
9. The Church in whose locality the annual meeting shall be held, shall be
requested to celebrate the Lord's Supper in connection with such meeting.
10. On Monday evening, during the sitting of the Union, a public meeting of
the Union shall be held.
XI. Application shall be made by the Statistical Secretary, one month at least
before the annual meeting, for statistics of the several Churches, and a brief
narrative of the state of religion among them, that he may prepare a condensed
narrative of the whole for the annual meeting, and for publication, if so ordered.
X2. A collection for the funds of the Union shall be made annually in each
Church, on or near the Lord's day prior to the meeting. From this source, the
Finance Committee, after providing for other necessary expen.ses, shall pay. in
full, if possible, the travelling fares of (i) Ministerial memt)ers who are Pastors
or members of Congregational Churches within the Provinces of Ontario and
Quebec-; and (2) one delegate from each Church contributing not less than the
sum of five dollars to its funds ; or if unable to pay in full, shall deduct from the
claim of each, such equal amount as may be found necessary ; such payment not
to be made until after the final adjournment, except with leave of the Union.
13. The delegates from the Union to corresponding bodies, who may fail to
fulfil their appointment by personal attendance, shall address these bodies by
letter, communicating in suostance such information and sentiments as they
would furnish if present at their annual convocations.
78 RESOLUTIONS AND DECLARATION OF FAITH.
RESOLUTIONS AND DECLARATION OF FAITH.
The following resolutions were adopted by the Congregational Union of Ontario
and Quebec, at the Annual Meetings, held in Guelph, June. 1877. and London,
Ont., June, 1878.
In reference to the Doctrinal Statement, it should be distinctly understood
that it has been adopted by the Union, neither as a creed to be subscribed, nor
as a scientific document by which the belief of the churches is minutely declared.
It has been intentionally drawn up in simple language, so that the several
members of our churches may refer to it, as a brief statement of what is gen-
erally believed by those connected with the Congregational denomination in
Canada. Its cordial and unanimous adoption gave a striking and practical
illustration of the unity of opinion on the cardinal doctrines of the Christian
Faith, which exists so largely in the body.
" Forasmuch as our denominational attitude toward modem
religious thought may, from the freedom of our ecclesiastical
polity, be unintentionally misapprehended, we hereby affirm
our continued adhesion to the historical principles of our body,
and declare our belief :
" I. That human formulations of dogma, whether in the form
of written creeds or articles of religion, are neither conducive
to unity of faith, nor preventive of error, and that the Holy
Scriptures alone are the true standard of religious belief.
" 2. That as the Bible is the inspired revelation of the
Divine mind and will, to the diligent and prayerful student light
may be expected to break from its pages. Nevertheless, from
its devout study for ages by the best and wisest men, such
light, while it may secure a richer development of its funda-
mental truths, will certainly never mar nor displace them.
"3. That as a denomination we are unwilling^to accept the
theology of any man or class of men as authoritative ; never-
theless on all material points we are still in general accord with
the cardinal doctrines held by the fathers of Congregational-
ism, holding such views, not because they held them, but be-
cause, like them, we find them in the Word of God.
"4. That, whilst we claim, we concede the free exercise of
private judgment on all matters coming within the legitimate
range of reason ; hence every brother must be held responsible
for his own distinct opinions without compromising the opin-
ions of his brethren. Nevertheless we rejoice in the substantial
doctrinal harmony which exists amongst us."
DOCTRINAL STATEMENT.
The Congregational Churches of Canada hold —
I. That the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are
the inspired records of God's mind and will.
RESOLUTIONS AND DECLARATION OF FAITH, 79
2. That there is one God, infinite in His nature and perfec-
tions, the Creator and Governor of the universe.
3. That the Father is Divine, that the Son is Divine, and
that the Holy Spirit is Divine : Divine in the sense that they
are one God.
4. That the Son, as the Divine Word, was in the beginning
with God and was God, but that to redeem us from sin and
death, in the fulness of the times, He took upon Him our very
nature, and in our nature suffered even unto death.
5. That by the Holy Spirit the soul is born again and
sanctified.
6. That man was originally created in the divine imiage, but
through disobedience to the command of God fell from his first
estate and involved himself in ruin.
7. That salvation has been secured through the absolute
righteousness and atoning death of the Lord Jesus ; that
through faith in Him alone can we be saved, and that a true
faith will ever be followed by holiness of life.
8. That the Lord Jesus will come again to judge the quick
and dead ; and at the last day there will be a general resur-
rection ; that after the judgment those who are approved of
Christ shall enter on a life of everlasting blessedness, but that
those who are condemned shall receive the due wages of sin,
everlasting punishment.
9. That there is one Holy Catholic Church, which compre-
hends all, in all climes and ages, who truly believe in the Lord
Jesus Christ.
10. That each local Church should be constituted and
governed by the revealed will of the Divine Head, our Lord
Jesus Christ.
11. That each local Church should be composed exclusively
of those who give credible evidence of their having become
** new creatures in Christ Jesus ;" that it should be complete
in itself; independent of all ecclesiastical authority ; that it
should exercise the right of receiving its own members; of
maintaining its own discipline ; of appointing its own officers ;
in a word of conducting its own affairs, in harmony with the
principles of the New Testament.
12. That towards sister Churches, the attitude of the local
Church should be that of a co-equal, with the free exercise of
Christian sympathy, mutual co-operation, and, if needful, of
respectful remonstrance, yet without authoritative interfer-
ence or control.
13. That each local Church should have its own Bishop or
Bishops, and its Deacons. The office of the Bishop should
include the preaching of the Word, and the spiritual over-
8o RESOLUTIONS IN REFERENCE TO COUNCILS.
sight and rule of the Church — the Bishop ruling, not as a
lord over God's heritage, but as the servant of Christ. The
work of the Deacons should primarily be the care of the poor
of the Church ; but they may be a Board of Consultation for
the Bishop, and when desirable an executive for the temporal-
ities of the Church.
14. That the Lord's Supper should be administered as often
as prescribed by the Church.
15. That baptism should be administered to infants; and to
adults not previously baptized, on the profession of their faith ,
in both cases by the application of water to the subject.
16. That as the Congregational Union is neither a Church
nor a Church Court, connection with it, however, in many
respects highly desirable, is nevertheless purely voluntary, and
should be sought for mutual benefit and for the promotion of
the gejieral interests of the denomination ; it being clearly and
distinctly understood that such connection is neither requisite
to the completeness of a Church, nor for co-operation in de-
nominational work.
RESOLUTIONS IN REFERENCE TO COUNCILS.
Adopted at the Annual Meeting of the Union in Montreal, yunc, 1876,
and re-affirmed in 1880 and 1882.
1. That previous to the formation of a new Church of our
order, a Council of pastors and delegates of sister Churches
should be called by the parties desiring to be so formed into
such a Church, and that statements and documents relating
to the proposed organization should be presented to the
Council thus formed, and its advice in the matter sought.
2. That in the ordination, recognition or installation of pas-
tors, and in the setting apart of evangelists in or among our
Churches, the Church over whom the pastor is to be placed,
or of which the evangelist is a member, should call a Council,
before whom should be laid the call of the Church, and the
credentials of the pastor elect, or the evangelist, as the case may
be, and the advice of the Council sought in relation thereto.
3. That a Council consists of the representatives of Churches,
not individuals, and it is expedient that each Church con-
sulted should be represented by its pastor and a delegate, and
should embrace, though not exclusively, the sister Congrega-
tional Churches contiguous to the Church or people seeking
advice.
MINISTERIAL MEMBERS OF THE UNION.
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MINISTERIAL MEMBERS OF THE UNION.
Adams, L. P., Fitch Bay, Que.
Allworth, W. H., Southwold. Ont.
Baker. Thomas, Hamilton, Ont.
Black. R. K.. Granby. Que.
Black, J. R.. B.A.. Garafraxa. Ont.
Brown, John. Pilot Mound, Man.
Brown, Robert, Pilot Mound. Man.
Burgess. Wm.. Valetta. Ont.
Burton, J. B.D., Toronto, Ont.
Barker. Enoch, Toronto. Ont.
Claris. W. H. A., Samia, Ont.
Cornish, Geo.. LL.D., Montreal, Que.
Cutler, J. W., United States.
Day, B. W., Lanark, Ont.
Duff, Archibald, D.D.. Sherbrooke, Q.
Duff, Charles, M,A., Toronto, Ont.
Ebbs, Edward, Toronto, Ont.
Fen wick, K. M., Montreal, Que.
Forster, J. L., B.C.L., London, Eng.
Gray. M. a, Michigan, U.S.
Griffith, Jos., New York.
Gunner. Fredric, M.D., Listowel, Ont.
Hall, Thomas, Kingston, Ont.
Hay, Robert, Warwick, Ont.
Hay, William, Scotland, Ont.
Hen de Bourke, W. H., Quebec.
HiU. J. N.
Hindley, J. I.. M.A., Barrie. Ont.
Hughes. Henry. Paris, Ont.
Hunter. H. D., London, Ont.
Jackson, S. N.. M.D.. Kingston. Ont.
James. Francis. Eaton, Que.
Litch, J. L., United States.
Macallum, D., St. Elmo, Ont.
Mackay, Robert, Kingston. Ont.
Malcolm. J. F., Michigan, U.S.
McCoU. E. C. W.. B. A., MiddlevUle, Ont.
McFadyen, A. L., B.A., Kingston, Ont.
McGregor, Arch. F., B.A., Toronto, Ont.
McGregor,. D., M.A., Guelph, Ont.
McGill. A. M.A., Ryckman's Cor's., Ont.
Mcintosh. Wm., Melbourne, Que.
McKillican. John, Montreal, Que.
Morton. John, Hamilton. Ont.
Pedley, C. S.. B.A., New Durham, Ont.
Pedley, H., B.A., Cobourg, Ont.
Powis, H. D., Toronto, Ont.
Purkis, G., Waterville, Que.
Robertson, Geo.. B.A., Georgetown, Ont.
Robinson, Robert, Wiarton, Ont.
Saer, J. B., B.D.. Wingham, Ont.
Salmon, John, B.A., Toronto, Ont.
Sanderson, J. G.. Danville, Que.
Sherman. B. B., B.D.. Sherbrooke, Que.
Silcox, E. D., Embro, Ont.
Silcox, J. B., Winnipeg, Man.
Skinner, Geo.. Kincardine, Ont.
Smith, W. W., Newmarket, Ont.
Stacey, Wm., Belleville, Ont.
Stevenson, J. F., D.D.. Montreal, Que.
Unsworth, Joseph. Stouffville, Ont.
Vivian, R., Royal Oak, Mich.
Walker, W., French Bay, Ont.
Warriner.W. H., B.A.. Bo wmanville. Ont.
Wetherald, W., St. Catharines, Ont.
Wild, Joseph, D.D., Toronto, Ont.
Wilkes, H., D.D.. LL.D.. Montreal. Q.
Willett, Geo., Cowansville, Que.
Wood. John, Ottawa, Ont.
Wright. J. B.. Edgar. Ont.
Wrigley. Francis, Michigan, U.S.
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CHURCHES CONNECTED WITH THE UNION.
CHURCHES CONNECTED WITH THE UNION.
Albion, Ont.
Alton, Ont.
Athol, Ont.
Barrie, Ont.
Belleville, Ont.
Bowmanville. Ont.
Brantford. Ont.
Brigham, Que.
Brockville, Ont.
Burford, Ont.
Galedon, South. Ont.
Cobourg, Ont.
Coldsprings, Ont.
Cowansville, Que.
Danville, Que.
Douglas. Ont.
Durham. Que.
Eaton, Que.
Embro, Ont.
Erin North, Ont.
Fergus, Ont.
Forrest. Ont,
Franklin Centre, Que.
Garafraxa ist, Ont.
Georgetown, Ont.
Granby, Que.
Guelph, Ont.
Hamilton, Ont.
Howick, Ont.
Inverness. Que.
Kelvin. Ont.
Kincardine, Ont,
Kingston ist, Ont.
Kingston and, Ont.
Lanark. Ont.
Listowel, Ont,
London, Ont.
Manilla, Ont,
Martintown, Ont.
Melbourne, Ont.
Middleville& Rosetta, O.
Montreal, Zion, Que.
Montreal. Emmanuel. Q.
Montreal, Calvary, Que.
Newmarket, Ont.
New Durham, Ont.
Oro ist, Ont.
Ottawa, Ont
Owen Sound, Ont.
Paris. Ont.
Pine Grove, Ont.
Quebec, Que.
Stanstead South, Que.
Rugby, Ont.
Barnia, Ont.
Scotland, Ont.
Shedden, Ont.
Sherbrooke, Que.
Southwold, Ont,
Speedside, Ont.
St. Andrews, Ont.
St. Catharines, Ont.
Stouffville, Ont.
Stratford, Ont.
Humber Summit. Ont.
Tilbury, Ont.
Toronto, Bond St., Ont.
Toronto, Zion, Ont,
Toronto, Northern, Ont.
Toronto, Western, Ont.
Tumbury, Ont.
Unionville, Ont.
Vankleek Hill, Ont.
Vespra, Ont.
Warwick, Ont.
Waterville, Que.
Watford, Ont.
Whitby, Ont.
Wiarton, Ont,
Wingham, Ont.
Winnipeg, Man.
Yorkville, Ont.
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84 MINUTES OF THE UNION.
MINUTES OF THE UNION.
The Thirtieth Annual Meeting of the Congnegational Union
of Ontario and Quebec held its opening session in the Con-
gregational Church, London, Ont., on Wednesday evening,
June 6th, 1883, at 7:30 o'clock. The Rev. William Hay, of
Scotland, Ont., preached the annual sermon, from Luke xiv. 23,
his subject being " The Divine Art of Filling Empty Churches."
Revds. Thos. Hall and W. H. AUworth assisted in the devotional
exercises.
After the sermon, the Union met for o]:ganization ; the
Chairman, Rev. Chas. Duff, M.A., presiding. Rev. John
Wood, Secretary of the Union, on behalf of the Union Com-
mittee, made the following nominations, which were severally
confirmed :
Business Committee.— Rev. Thos. Hall, Convener; Revds. Dr. Cornish. R.
Hay. H. Pedley. and Messrs. G. S. Fen wick, G. Hague. P. 8. Martin.
Nomination Committee. — Rev. H. D. Hunter. Convener ; Revds. J. B. Saer.
W. H. A. Claris. D. Macallum, and Mr. J. D. Nasmith.
Finance Committee. — Mr. H'. Cox. Convener ; Messrs. Jos. Barber, Jas. Goldie,
J. Ritchie, G. Rendell.
Minute Secretaries. — Revds. D. McGregor. M.A., and C. Pedley, B.A.
The hours of session were fixed at 9 to 12 for the morning,
and 2:30 to 5:30 for the afternoon.
Thursday, June 7th, 1883.
The Union met at 9 a.m. for devotional service. Rev. W.
Wetherald presiding. At 10 o'clock the Chairman delivered
the annual address, taking for his subject "Our Present Position
and Needs." After the address the minutes of the evening
session were read and confirmed. The Roll was then called,
when the following Members and Delegates reported them-
selves :
MINISTERIAL MEMBERS.
AUworth, W. H., Frome, Ont. Hall, Thos., Kingston, Ont.
Black. J. R., B.A., Garafraxa, Ont. Hay, Robt.. Warwick, Ont.
Burton. John, B.D., Toronto, Ont. Hay, Wm.. Scotland. Ont.
Claris, W. H." A., Sarnia, Ont. Hindley, J. I., Barrie. Ont.
Cornish, Geo., LL.D., Montreal. Hughes, Henry, Paris, Ont.
Day, B. W., Lanark, Ont. Hunter, H. D., London. Ont.
Duflf, C, M.A., Toronto, Ont. Jackson, S. N., M.D., Kingston, Ont.
Fenwick, K. M., Montreal. Macallum, D., St. £lmo> Ont.
MINUTES OF TH£ UNION. 85
Malcolm, J. F.. Michigan, U.S. Silcox, E. D., Embro, Ont.
McFadyen. A. L., B.A., Kingston, Ont.Silcox, J. B., Winnipeg, Man.
McGregor, D., M.A., Gaelpb. Ont. Skinner, Geo.. Kincardine, Ont.
McKillican, John, Montreal. Stevenson, J. F., D.D., Montreal, Que.
Morton, John, Hamilton, Ont. Walker, W., Chippewa Hill, Ont.
Pedley, Hugh, B.A., Cobourg, Ont. Warriner, W. H., Bowman ville, Ont.
Powis, H. D., Toronto, Ont. Wetherald, W., St. Catharines, Ont.
Purkis, G., Waterville, Que. Willett, Geo., Cowansville, Que.
Saer, J. B., B.D., Wingham. Ont. Wood. John, Ottawa, Ont.
DELEGATES.
Alton, Mr. Gerrie. Melbourne. W. H. Watson.
Athol, D. Kennedy. Montreal, Emmanuel, H. Lyman. G.
Bowmanville, R. Shaw. H. Tait. Hague.
Brantford, J. O. Wisner. Montreal, Calvary, H. Rivard.
Brock ville, J. W. Pedley. Newmarket, Harriet P. McCracken.
Burford, H. Cox. Ottawa, Alfred Crawley.
Coldsprings, John Rosevear. Paris. C. Finlayson, Peter Adair.
Cobourg, T. W. Harper. Pine Grove, W. A. Wallis.
Embro, Hugh Macauley. Stouftville, J. K. Unsworth.
Forest, Duncan Campbell. Stratford, C. Packard, Geo. White.
Frome, Truman Silcox. Speedside, T. Armstrong.
Garafraxa, Peter S. Martin. Toronto, Bond St., Thomas Utley,
Guelph, J. Goldie, R. Thompson. Edward. Beckett.
French Bay, (Indian Church) Mashak- Toronto, Northren, J. D. Nasmith.
awawedong. Toronto, Zion, J. Adams, R. Fair-
Howick, J. Watt. bum.
Kelvin. D. W. Malcolm. Tumbury. David Gemmell.
Kingston, First, G. S. Fenwick. Shedden Geo. Silcox.
Kingston. Second.B.W. Robertson. Warwick. J. W- Eccles, W. Richardson.
Listowel, P. Campbell, Thos. Mair. Watford, W. W. Buchanan, D. Eccles.
London, W. Wheaton, G. Rendell. Wingham, J. Ritchie.
Manilla. A. W. Richardson. Yorkville, Geo. Scott. Thos. Parker.
The Secretary Rev. J. Wood, on behalf of the Union Com-
mittee, submitted the Annual Report, which on motion was
referred to the Business Committee, and subsequently adopted.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE UNION.
Meeting again in the "Forest City," after a lapse of five years, your Committee
unite with all the brethren in greetings to the church and its beloved pastor, who
have so cordially welcomed us. and pray that grace and peace may be multiplied
to them abundantly, and to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. It
is a matter for devout thanksgiving to God that no aeath has occurred among the
active members of the Union since we last met : although several brethren have
left our bounds, and one brother our denominational fellowship during the year.
One dear, long-afflicted brother — William Peacock — whose bodily infirmities have
prevented him from meeting with us for several years, has just been released from
his sufiferings, and his death will, we are sure, call forth our tenderest sympathies
and prayers on behalf of his sorrowing widow and family.
• Nothing of special moment has transpired since our last annual meeting calling
for action on their part, but the Committee are deeply impressed with the desir-
abieness of earnest and united effort on the part of the Union to make this, our
most important annual gathering, more effective and helpful than it has some-
times been to us. They cannot but feel that our great and pressing need at pre-
sent is more of brotherly unity and fellowship, and more of the power of the Holy
Ghost coming upon us. That need supplied, we shall return to our homes, and
to our churches, refreshed and strengthened for our work.
Tbey would also suggest that the Statistical Secretary be requested to revive the
practice of former times, of presenting along with his Statistical Tables and
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Summary, a condensad narrative of the State of Religion for the previous year,
that we may have set before us not only the lights and shadows of our* Mission
* churches, but a brief review of the condition of all the churches connected with
the Union. Such a narrative could not fail to be interesting and stimulating if
brethren will only furnish faithfully and with sufficient fulness the material out of
which to construct it.
The year now closing completes the third decade of this Union, organized in
1853 out of the two previously existing Unions of Upper and Lower Canada re-
spectively. It may not be without interest, therefore, to glance back on these
thirty years and endeavor to estimate the progress made and the relative strength
of the denomination at the close of each decade. There is a marked tendency
among us to self-depreciation and discouragement at the slowness of our growth,
and there rise up here and there of ourselves prophets of evil, who tells us that
Congregationalism in Canada has no longer any raison d'etre, and must "vanish
away." even before it "waxes old." or at any rate must be absorbed by some one
or other of the larger denominations. This view of our position has found cur-
rency outside of ourselves, and even the Secretary "of the Colonial Missionary
Society has recently stated in a letter in the Nonconformist and Independent that
while the Congregational Church of the United States had been growing with
marvellous rapidity, "in Canada there is a positive decrease in the number: of our
adherents during the last ten years." That statement your Secretary thought it
necessary to correct, and did so through the colnmns of the same publication that
contain^ Mr. Fielden's letter ; and in looking up the statistics of the denomination
for that purpose, hetound the following to be the facts : — As nearly as can now be
ascertained, there were in Canada West, at the time of the Union, 34 churches,
with a membership of 1,930, and 31 ministers ; and in Canada East, 19 churches,
with 1,029 members, and 17 ministers, making a total of 53 churches 48 ministers,
and a membership of 2,959. The subjoined table, prepared from the published
Statistics of the Union, will show our increase at the close of each decade : —
Year.
1853....
1863.. ..
1873....
1883....
Church's
r • • • • •
53
79
05 ••••••
90 ••••••
Memb'rs
Reporfd
2.959
3.429
4.404
5.925
Adher's
Reportd
10.998 . .
12.114 ..
Ministers.
48
o^ ••••••••
07 ••••••••
19.71 1 .. 64. ••*••••
S.S. Scholars
4.304
5.464
7,212
Value of Church
Property.
154.540
306.420
545.592
The exact figures are somewhat difficult to get at accurately, because of the
neglect of many pastors and churches to report annually to the Secretary, and
also because of the changes so often made m the forms to be filled up. But a
very careful coniparison of the statistical tables shows that the increase in bur
membership, during the first decade, was 16 per cent ; during the second, it was 28
per cent ; and during the third, 34 per cent ; an aggregate of 100 per cent in 30
years; that our "adherents" have increased in 27 years (we have no figures for
these items before 1858) 86 per cent ; our Sunday school attendance 144 per cent;
and the value of our church property, 254 per cent during the same period.
Comparing these figures with those of the Congregational churches of the
United States, it is gratifying to find that, notwithstanding their vastly superior
position and resources, our increase, in every particular in which we have the
necessary <fa^a for forming a judgment, is quite equal to theirs. As in our own
case, their statistical tables hardly cover 30 years, with any completeness ; but
during the last 25 years — that is from 1857 to 1882 — their churches have increased
in number 70 per cent, their membership 72 per cent, their ministers not quite 60
per cent, and their Sunday school attendance 132 per cent. These figures are
respectfully dedicated to grumblers and croakers generally, especially to those
among ourselves. And when we remember that these results have been achieved
under the Divine blessing, by an expenditure averaging only 96.675 per annum
on our mission work. (9193.573 in 29 years,) while the American Home Missionary
Society has expended annually an average of 9238,000 during the same period
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(about |6, 750,000 in 29 years) more than 35 times as much, besides a large
amount expended directly by state organizations — the inference is plain, that our
missionary operations have been, on the whole, both wisely and economically con-
ducted, and that our missionaries have been both faithful and ill-paid laborers.
Instead, therefore, of desponding and complaining, let us thank God for what he
has enabled us to accomplish, and gird ourselves anew for our work.
The training of the young people connected with our Congregational churches in
Scripture doctrine and history, and in the principles distinctive of the denomin-
ation to which they belong, is engaging the anxious attention of the sister Union
of England and Wsiles.and at its late meeting in London a report of a Committee
was presented on the subject, recommending the institution of simultaneous local
examinations annually, iu the month of March, for the awarding of prizes and
honors to those exhibiting the best acquaintance with these subjects of so much
importance. Candidates must be above the age of 16 years so that there may be
no conflicting of the plan with that of the Sunday school Union for younger child-
ren, and not more than two of the three subjects may be taken at the same ex-
amination, so as to secure thoroughness. The question has occurred to the
Committee whether something of a similar nature might not be tried among our-
selves. Several years ago. a Committee was appointed to prepare a manual or
catechism of Congregational principles, but thus far no progress has been re-
ported in preparing it. The Committee feel that a matter of so much importance
to us as a denomination should not be lost sight of.
Another matter of great importance, and of common interest and concern to
to all denominations, is the encroachment being constantly made upon the quiet
and sanctity of the Lord's Day by our railway and other companies, both in
•he construction and operation of their lines. The observance ot the day of rest
lies at the very basis of all that is most precious to us in morals and religion, and
the Committee trust that the Union will not fail to let its voice be heard in
strenuous protest against the desecration referred to. and in favor of such legis-
lation as shall tend to secure to the workingman, as well as to people of all
classes, the privilege of the day of rest.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Committee,
John Wood. Secretary.
The Secretary ^also submitted the financial statement, or
report of the special committee appointed to receive and
disburse contributions made to the late Rev. W. M. Peacock.
On motion it was referred to the Finance Committee.
A letter from the Congregational Union of Nova Scotia and
New Brunswick was read, dismissing and introducing the
Rev. Enoch Barker to this Union.
Applications for membership in the Union were read from
the Rev. George Robertson, B.A., of Georgetown ; Dr.
Gunner, of Listowel ; Rev. C. Pedley, of New Durham, Ont. ;
Rev. William Stacey, of Belleville, and the church at New
Durham, Ont., all of which were on motion referred to the
Membership Committee.
It was also moved that the Rev. W. H. Shannon be invited
to sit as an honorary member of the Union. This motion was
referred to the Membership Committee, with the general
request that in future all wishing to make friends honorary
members of the Union send their applications or request
direct to the Membership Committee, who will report thereon.
An invitation to the Union from Emmanuel Church, Montreal,
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to meet there next year, was on motion referred to the Nomi-
nation Committee.
Letters were then read from the Woman's Christian Tem-
perance Unions of Ontario and Montreal, which on motion
were referred to the Business Committee.
The Secretary, on behalf of the Union Committee, nomi-
nated the Rev. John G. Sanderson for Chairman of the Union
for the year 1884. The nomination having been moved and
seconded was about to be voted upon, when the Rev. J. R.
Black called attention to the notice of motion given by him
last year, to amend Standing Rule No. 4 so as to elect the
Chairman by ballot without nomination. The motion before
the House was then suspended to allow the Union to consider
Mr. Black's amendment. The amendment was voted upon
and declared lost. The original motion was then put, and the
Rev. J. G. Sanderson was unanimously chosen Chairman for
the year 1884. The Union then adjourned till Friday morning,
at 9 o'clock.
Friday Morning, June 8th.
The Union met at 9 o'clock for devotional service. Rev. J.
B. Saer, B.D., presiding. At 10 o'clock the minutes 0/ the
previous session were read and confirmed.
Rev. John Salmon applied for membership in the Union,
and Rev. J. F. Malcolm for dismission. Both applications
were referred to the Membership Committee.
Rev. Thomas Hall, on behalf of tlie Business Cdmmittee,
recommended certain resolutions, which on motion were
considered seriatim, with the following result :
(i.) That the cordial thanks of the Union be presented to the Rev. William
Hay for the sermon delivered on Wednesday evening. Carried.
(2.) That the cordial thanks of the Union be tendered to the Chairman of the
Union for his address. Carried.
(3.) That the Union give place to the Foreign Missionary Society at 11. 15 a.m.
and to the adjourned meeting of the C. C. Missionary Society to-morrow morning
at lo o'clock. Carried,
(4.) That the Report of the Union Committee be adopted, with cordial thanks
for the Statistics therein contained, as to the progress of the Denomination in
Canada. Carried,
(5.) That the Union having heard of the lamented decease of their esteemed
brother, the Rev, W. M. Peacock, do hereby express to the bereaved widow their
sincere condolence on the occasion of her loss, and trust that the remembrance
of his faithful and devoted Christian life, and of his works which follow him» may
ever console her in the work ol training up her children to follow the footsteps of
their honored father. Carried, by a standiiig vote.
(6.) That the following be the topics and the speakers for the public meeting
on Monday evening at 8 o'clock, viz. : — " Manitoba." Rev. J. B. Silcox; " Foreign
Missions," Mr. James Robertson ; " Employment of Lay Agency," Rev, George
Willett. Carried.
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The Union then received the greetings of the National
Council of the United States, as conveyed by the Rev. A.
Hastings Ross, who was delegated to this work. The Union,
with a standing vote, reciprocated the kindly feelings thus
conveyed.
The Membership Committee reported as follows :
(i.) That they recommend Revds. John Salmon. B.A., and John AUworth.
M.A.. as honorary members of the Union. Carried.
(2.) That the Winnipeg Church be asked to re-consider its application to with-
draw from membership in the Union. Carried.
(3.) That the withdrawal of the Rev. James Roy from membership be accepted,
with best wishes for his future welfare. Carried.
(4.) That the Revds, Frederick Gunner. M.D., C. S. Pedley, B.A., W. Stacey,
Geo. Robertson. B.A., and Enoch Barker be received as members of the Union.
Carried.
(5.) That the Churches of New Durham and Shedden be received into the
Union. Carried.
It was moved by Rev. S. N. Jackson, M.D., and seconded
by Rev. J. F. Stevenson, D.D.,
That the matter of the standing of the Winnipeg Church in the Union be
referred to the Union Committee. Carried.
The Union then rose, to give place to the annual meeting
of the Foreign Missionary Society.
After the meeting of the Foreign Missionary Society, the
Nomination Committee reported. The Union adopted their
recommendations as far as Sunday services were conciemed,
subject to revision ; and then adjourned.
Saturday Morning, June gth.
The Union met at 9 o'clock for devotional service ; Mr.
Utley presiding. At 10 o'clock the minutes of the former
session were read and confirmed, with the following change
in the minute relative to the Winnipeg Church, so as to make
it read :
" That the Union Committee be asked to consider the financial relations to the
Union of the Churches in Manitoba and North-west Territory."
The Business Committee reported, recommending "That op-
portunity be afforded the College Corporation to install the
Rev. Dr. Stevenson, Principal-elect, to his office, immediately
after adjournment of the Missionary Society this morning."
The recommendation was adopted by the Union.
The Union then rose, to allow the Missionary Society to
hold its adjourned meeting. After the meeting of the Mis-
sionary Society, the College Corporation proceeded to the
Installation service of the Rev. Dr. Stevenson as Principal of
the College. After this service, the Union adjourned.
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Lord's Day, June loth.
In the morning the Rev. J. B. Silcox, of Winnipeg, preached
the sermon by appointment of the Union ; taking for his text
I John, V. 4,
" For whatsoever is bom of God overcometh the world ; and this is the victory
that overcometh the world, even our faith."
In the afternoon a Children's Meeting was held, addressed
by Rev. T. Hall, Rev. W. Stacey and Mr. J. D. Nasmith.
In the evening the Rev. Dr. Stevenson, of Montreal, preached
from Matt. xv. 34,
" How many loaves have ye ? And they said, Seven, and a few little fishes."
After this, the members of the Union united with the Church
in the Communion service, which was presided over by the
pastor. Rev. H. D. Hunter, who was assisted in the service
by the Revds. Dr. Stevenson, W. Wetherald, W. Hay, and
C. Duff.
The pulpits of the city were, during the day, largely occu-
pied by the brethren of the Union.
Monday Morning, June nth.
The Union met at 9 o'clock for devotional service ; Rev. A.
L. McFadyen presiding. At 10 o'clock the minutes of the
previous session were read and confirmed.
The Secretary read a memorial from the Ladies' Temperance
Union of Ontario ; which on motion was referred to the Busi-
ness Committee. The Secretary read an application from the
Rev. H. J. Colweil. On motion, it was referred to the Mem-
bership Committee.
The Membership Committee reported. After discussion
the Report, as amended, was as follows :
That the Rev. John Salmon be received as a member of the Union. Carried.
The Business Committee reported, and recommended :
(i.) That the Union re-affirms its former position in regard to the practical
.question of Total Abstinence from intoxicants, and hopes that all the Churches
of our order will throw their strongest influence on the side of those who are
laboring for the suppression of the liquor-traffic. It likewise most earnestly
recommends that the youth in our Public Schools be instructed in the nature of
alcoholic drinks, and their effects upon the human system. Carried.
(2.) That the Union also commends to the Churches the very important work
of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, and recommends cordial co-opera-
tion therein. Carried,
(3.) That the Union having listened with great pleasure to the Rev. A. Hastings
Ross, of Port Huron, delegate from the National Council of Congregational
Churches, U. S.. most cordially reciprocate the Christian and fraternal greetings
of our beloved brethren of the United States, and earnestly hope that in future
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we may be brought into closer fellowship with the Churches of our order in the
Great Republic. Carried.
(4.) That the Statistical Secretary be requested to prepare as full a Report as
Possible on the State of Religion in our Churches, in accordance with the plan
eretofore followed. Carried,
(5.) That the Union give place to a Conference on our Mission Work in Mani-
toba and the North-west Territory this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Carried.
(6.) That the balance in the hands of the Treasurer of the Special Fund for
the benefit of a disabled Minister be paid to the family in such a way as in the
judgment of the Treasurer and their Pastor may be thought best. Carried.
{7.) That the members of the Union return their hearty thanks to the Pastor
and members of this Church and Congregation, and other friends in the city, for
the hospitality and attention extended to them during the present meetings.
Carried.
(8.) That the thanks of the Union be given to the several Railway and Steam-
boat Companies that have issued tickets at reduced fares to those attending the
Union. Carried.
(g.) That the special thanks of the Upion be tendered to the Ladies' Aid
Society of the Church for the remarkably successful entertainment provided by
them on Friday evening, as well as for the the excursion on Saturday ; and also
to the Choir for their constant attendance, and for the exceptionally fine character
of the music supplied by them. Carried.
(lo.) That the thanks of the Union are due and are hereby tendered to its
efficient secretaries, Rev. John Wood, General Secretary-Treasurer. Rev. W. H.
Warriner, Statistical Secretary. Revds. D. McGregor and C. S. Pedley, Minute
Secretaries ; also to the annual preachers, Revds. W. Hay aud J. B. Silcox, who
have so ably fulfilled their appointments. Carried.
(11.) That the Union further earnestly recommends the Churches of our order
to use only the unfermen ted juice of the grape in the observance of the Lord's
Supper ; the law of Christ requinng us to avoid placing a stumbling-block in our
brother's way. Carried.
The Nomination Committee reported as follows, recom-
mending that the Committee of the Union for 1883-4 ^® the
following :
Secretary-Treasurer — Rev. W. W. Smith.
Statistical Secretary — Rev. W. H. Warriner.
Committee — Revds. Prof. Cornish. J. G. Sanderson, R. K. Black, S. N. Jackson,
G. Willett. D. Macallum. W. H. AUworth. H. D. Powis, Dr. Stevenson, Dr.
Wilkes, Messrs. G. Hague, P. Wood, G. S. Fenwick, B. W. Robertson, J. D.
Nasmith.
Preacher of Annual Sermon — Rev. W. Wetherald ; alternate, Rev. H. Hughes.
Sabbath morning Preacher — Rev. W. H. Warriner.
Essayists — Rev. W. H. Allworth ; subject, "Administration of Local Churches."
Rev. J. B. Saer; subject, " Lay Preaching."
Delegates to National Council, U. S. — Revds. Dr. Stevenson, Dr. Jackson, John
Wood, Thos. Hall.
Delegates to Union of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick — Revds. Thos. Hall,
Ghas. Dufif. Report adopted.
The following resolutions were submitted and voted upon :
That whereas it has come to the knowledge of the Union that there is a large
amount of Sabbath desecration throughout this country by Railway and Steam-
boat Companies, as well as by other employers of labor ; and whereas we hold
that such desecration is not only a direct violation of the laws of God and of the
State, but also most detrimental to the health and comfort and temporal pros-
perity, as well as subversive of the spiritual interests of men ; it is
Resolved, that the pastors of our churches be requested to bring this subject
prominently before their congregations, and to use such influence as they have
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with eolployers of labor, to induce them to observe the law relating to the proper
observance of the weekly Day of Rest. Carried.
It was moved by the Rev. Dr. Jackson, and seconded by the
Rev. Dr. Stevenson :
Resolved, that we would recommend to the generous consideration of our
churches the (Congregational church in St. Catharines, which is so greatly in
need of a church-edifice ; and express our hope that its honored pastor, the Rev.
W. Wetherald, may by such prompt assistance be enabled to rejoice in the com-
pletion of a church-edifice. Carried.
REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE.
It is with gresX pleasure your Finance Committee report that for the first time
in many years, they are enabled to pay the travelling expenses in full Ministers
and Delegates whose Churches have subscribed to the Union Fund as per
Sending Rule, page 96. and all all other bills and accounts presented, exceptmg
a small balance due the Publishing Company, which we hope will be liquid-
ated by this evening's collection. Your committee feel that it is a cause of
special thanks to our Heavenly Father not only for the harmony and good feeling
which have pervaded all our meetings, but also for the prosperous condition of
our finances. — Adoptrd.
The Nomination Committee recommended :
That the speakers for the public meeting this evening be Revs. J. B. Silcox —
Topic, " Manitoba " ; Geo. Robertson — Topic, " Foreign Missions " ; W. Wetherald
—Topic, " Lay Agency." Carried.
Miss J. Templeton Armstrong applied for membership in
the Union. On motion it was referred to the Membership
Committee.
On motion, the Rev. W. Walker (native pastor of Indian
Church) was appointed one the speakers at the evening
meeting.
The Statistical Secretary submitted his annual Report,
which on motion was adopted with thanks.
Moved by Dr. Jackson, seconded by Dr. Stevenson,
Resolved, that inasmuch as the question of the admission of women to mem-
bership in this Union, and their appointment by the same to duties, including
public speaking or preaching, has been raised, the whole subject be and is hereby
referred to the Union Committee, who shall report thereon next year. Carried.
The Union then adjourned.
Monday Afternoon, June nth.
The Union met at 2.30. There being no special business
before the Chair, the Rev. J. R. Black gave an account of a
work of grace in Garafraxa and Douglas. Mr. Martin also
followed in the same direction. Mr. Hague spoke of the work
in the Eastern Townships. Rev. D. Macallum spoke of his
daughter's going to Constantinople to do missionary work.
Pursuant to appointment, a general conference was then
held on the work in Manitoba and the North-west Territory.
Rev. J. B. Silcox, of Winnipeg, opened the discussion.
MINUTES OF THE UNION. 93
On motion, the Rev. Dr. Cornish was appointed a delegate
to the Committee of the Colonial Missionary Society, convey-
ing to it our greetings, and with the request the he specially
lay before it our work in Manitoba and the North-west Territory.
The Nomination Committee recommended that the invita-
tion of Emmanuel Church, Montreal, to the Union be accepted.
On motion, the recommendation was adopted. The Union
then adjourned.
Monday Evening.
The Union met at 8 o'clock, to hold its closing public
meeting; the Rev. Chas. Duff presiding. After devotional
exercises, the Rev. George Robertson spoke on " Foreign
Missions.'' ^ Rev. W. Walker spoke on our Indian Mission.
Rev. W. Wetherald spoke on " Lay Agency." After an
anthem from the choir, the Rev. J. B. Silcox spoke on
" Manitoba;" and was followed in a tew words by the Chair-
man.
The resolution of thanks passed by the Union to the friends
of the London Church having been read to the meeting, the
Pastor responded.
At the close of the public meeting, the Union held a brief
session for the reading and confirmation of the minutes. On
motion, the minutes were taken " as read," and confirmed.
The Union then adjourned, to meet in Emmanuel Church,
Montreal, on the Wednesday after the first Sabbath of June,
1884, at 7.30 p.m.
Duncan McGregor,
Minute Secretary.
London, Ont., June nth, 1883.
94 treasurer's statement.
THE TREASURER'S STATEMENT.
1882. Gr.
Jane 12, By Paid expenses of ministers and delegates, as per list $273 00
Publishing Company, on account 130 00
Paid Rev. W. W. Smith, per order of Finance Committee. . i 20
Stationery, Brantford meeting 67
July 4, Paid Rev. W. H. Warriner, postages. &c i 50
Aug. 4, Paid Hill & Weir, account (and premium) 14 10
Aug. 30, Paid Mr. C. Whitlaw, per order of E. Ebbs 5 50
5 Year Books, sent to State Secretaries 75
1883.
May 19, 200 cards for railroad certificates i 50
June I, Postages, ordinary and on railroad certificates 3 62
Balance on hand 4 06
1882. Dr.
June I, Balance in hand from 1881-2 9 iz 15
une 12, Collections from churches, as per list. 405 12
Inverness (additional) z 00
Collection at public meeting of Union 6 63
Tune 22, Blank deed, Mr. Thomas Webb 3 00
Nov. IZ, Blank deed, Mr. J. D. Eccles 3 00
X883.
Feb. zo. Blank deed, Embro Church 3 00
Mar. 15, Blank deed, Wingham Church 3 00
E. & O. E.
John Wood,
Treas, Cong, Union O. & Q,
Ottawdt June i, 1883.
CONTRIBUTIONS FROM CHURCHES.
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CONTRIBUTIONS FROM CHURCHES, 1883.
Alton 9 300
Athol and Martintown iS 43
Belleville 5 00
Brantford 12 00
Bowmanville 8 00
Brockville 5 00
Barrie 6 30
Coldsprings , . . 5 00
Oowansville and Brigham .... 14 00
Cobourg 8 40
Edgeworth and Tilbury 10 00
Edgar and Rugby 6 75
Embro 9 00
Franklin, Centre 3 50
Georgetown 5 00
Guelph 10 00
Granby 5 50
Hamilton 10 00
Kelvin • . . i 00
Kincardine 3 19
Kingston, First 23 00
Kingston, Second 10 00
London 20 00
Lanark 10 00
Listowel 6 00
Montreal, Emmanuel 69 75
Montreal, Calvary 1200
Melbourne and Durham 8 25
Middleville 7 15
Manilla 5 00
Newmarket 4 00
New Durham 3 50
North Erin 2 00
Ottawa 1500
Paris 5 56
Pine Grove 6 00
St. Catharines 5 00
Speedside 4 00
Saugeen (Indian Church) : .... 4 00
Stratford 3 26
Shedden 2 75
Scotland and Burford 9 00
Stouflfville 5 60
Toronto, Zion 2000
Toronto, Northern 20 00
Toronto, Yorkville 7 50
Unionville 5 00
Waterville 12 75
Warwick 4 60
Wingham 5 00
No name 2 00
Rev. E. Ebbs 500
•471 74
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THE
CONGREGATIONAL* UNION
OF
NOVA SCOTIA AND NEW BRUNSWICK.
OFFICERS FOR 1883-4.
OHAIBMAN:
Rev. I. L. Beman, St. John, N.B.
8EOBETABT ;
Rev. Joseph Barker, Sheffield, N.B.
STATISTICAL SEOBETABT:
Rev. D. W. Cameron, Keswick Ridge, N.B.
HOME MISSIONABT SEOBETABT:
Rev. Jacob W. Cox, B.A., Noel, N.S.
TBEASUBEB :
Mr. James Woodrow, St. John, N.B.
OOMMITTEE:
Rev. S. Sykes,
Rev. C. L. Ross,
Rev. J. Shipperley,
Rev. G. W. Johnson,
Rev. a. W. Main,
A. K. Moore, Esq.,
Nathan Tupper, Esq.,
Mr. W. T. Sterritt,
Mr. W. Anderson,
Mr. E. H. Dearborn,
Mr. D. H. Burpee,
Mr. Robert Faulkner,
Mr. E. D. Williams.
APPOINTMENTS :
Next meeting : Economy, N.S., last Saturday in June, 1884.
PBEAOHERS:
*
Rev. G. W. Johnson, Primary ; Rev. S. Sykes, Alternate.
ESSAYISTS:
1. Rev. S. Sykes — " Inspiration.'
2. Mr. J. Woodrow — " Our Mission Work.''
3. Rev. a. W. Main — " How can Christian workers reach the
Masses ?"
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CONSTITUTION.
CONSTITUTION.
1. This Corporation shall be called " The Congregational Union of Nova
Scotia and New Brunswick."
2. This Corporation shall consist of the persons named in the Acts of Incor-
poration by the Legislatures of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in the year
1862 ; of delegates from Congregational churches that have been recognized and
admitted to the fellowship of this Union, such delegates not to exceed two in
number from each church, and of ministers of the same church order, who shall
be recognized and admitted as members at the annual meeting of the Union.
3. The Corporation shall have in connection with it an honorary membership,
with a privilege of a share in its deliberations and business, but without the right
to vote. And all officers of this Union, or members of the Union Committee, or
any of the Committees of the Union, not being members of the Union, shall be
considered honorary members ; and the Union may elect such persons for
honorary membership for the session as it may deem proper and advisable.
4. This Union is founded on the full recognition of the distinctive principle of
Congregational churches, namely, the scriptural right of every separate church
to maintain perfect independence in its government and administration ; and,
therefore, this Union shall not assume legislative or administrative authority, or
in any case become a Court of Appeal.
5. fhe following are the objects contemplated in its formation : — i. To pro-
mote evangelical religion in connection with the Congregational denomination,
especially by such means as missionary efforts, educating young men for the
ministry, and aiding or sustaining weak churches in the body. 2. To cultivate
brotherly affection and co-operation in everythibg relating to the interests of the
associated churches. 3. To establish fraternal correspondence with similar
bodies elsewhere. 4. To obtain accurate and statistical information relative to
the Congregational churches in these Provinces. 5. To hold consultation on
quesiiions of general interest connected with the cause of Christ.
6. To promote the accomplishment of these objects and the general interests of
the Union, an annual meeting of its members shall be held at such time and place
as may be appointed at each annual meeting, or, if necessary, by the Committee
of the Union.
7. The presiding officer shall be a Chairman or President, chosen by the
Union from its delegates or personal members in the early part of each annual
session, and shall also be the Chairman of the Union Committee.
8. The other officers shall be a Secretary, a Missionary Secretajy. a Treasurer,
and such other members as shall be elected to compose the remainder of the
Union Committee.
9. The affairs of this Union, as now incorporated, shall be under the control
and management of the Union Committee, consisting of the President or Chair-
man of the Union, the Treasurer and Secretaries, and such other persons being
members of Congregational churches in connection with this Union as shall be
elected at the annual meeting. The Committee to be under the direction of the
Union, to execute its instructions, prepare a docket of business for its annual
meeting, and to act for and on behalf of the Union in all matters requiring action
between the times of the meetings of the Union, which action shall be subject to
the approval of the Union when it meets for business.
10. The Secretary of the Union shall be the Secretary of the Union Com-
mittee, and shall have charge of the Books of Records, Constitution, By-laws
CONSTITUTION. QQ
Rules and Regulations of the Union, and shall have charge of the general cor-
respondence of the Union, except such correspondence as relates purely to matters
of a missionary character.
11. The Missionary Secretary shall have charge of the correspondence which is
purely of a missionary character.
12. The Union shall meet in July of each year for organization, the Chairman
elected the previous year presiding, failing ^hom one of the officers or members
of the Union Committee.
13. All applications for admission to personal membership shall be made
through the Secretary, who shall report them to the Union at its annual meeting,
and be at once referred to the Membership Committee for full enquiry. Upon
their report that the evidence of good standing is sufficient and satisfactory, the
applicant shall be eligible for immediate admission by unanimous vote ; tailing to
obtain which they shall stand proposed by conseat of the Union (with the privi-
lege of honorary membership) until the next annual meeting, at which, after a
further report from the Membership Committee, they may be fully received by a
vote of two-thirds of the members of the Union in attendance.
14. A church may depute as a delegate to the Union meeting a member who
may be in good standing in any other Congregational church.
15. The Union may appoint on its Committee members of churches in con-
nection with the Union who are not personal members or delegates.
16. Application shall be made to the Secretarv. one month at least before the
annual meeting, for statistics of the several churches in Nova Scotia and New
Brunswick, and a brief narrative of the state of religion among them, that he
may prepare a report for the meeting of the Union.
17. The Secretary shall make an appeal annually to each church connected
with the Union to take up. some time in the month preceding the annual meeting,
a collection in aid of its funds. From this source, in addition to the other
expenses of the Union, the travelling fares of the ministerial members of the
Union, and of one delegate from each church contributing for the year, shall be
paid in full, if possible ; the deficiency, if any, being divided by the number of
members herein defined as entitled to participate, and the amount of such divi-
dend being deducted from the sum otherwise to be paid to each such member
on the understanding that such ministers and delegates shall remain during the
sessional meetings, except with leave from the chair.
18. Delegates from the Union to corresponding bodies, who may fail to fulfil
their appointments by personal attendance, shall address the bodies by letter,
communicating in substance such information and sentiments as they would
furnish if present at the annual meeting.
19. The following shall be the present plan of action for promoting mission
work in the Provinces :
(i.) That each church shall be requested to take up an annual collection and
subscriptions.
(2.) That the Union Committee shall be considered the Missionary Committee
in charge of the missionary funds and operations. All applications for aid from
the missionary funds must be presented to the Committee through the Missionary
SJecretarv, must in every case be accompanied by a guarantee, signed by at
least three members of the church, and receive the sanction of the Committee
prior to transmission to the General Committee of Canada.
(3.) That the Committee meet for the transaction of business, missionary or
otherwise, at the meetings of the Union.
(4.) Every missionary of this Society shall be in full communion with a Con-
gregational church.
(5.) Pastors receiving aid must send regular reports of their fields of labor
every six months to the Missionary Secretary.
20. The expenses of the Secretaries of the Union in attending its meetings shall
be paid except when provided for by Article 17.
4.K^-^i-:^Vi\i
lOO RULES.
21. The Treasurer shall submit his ra>orts at the annual meeting of the
Union, and the Secretaries of the Union shall be a Standing Committee to audit
such report.
22. In the event of any Secretary of the Union vacating his office during the
year intervening between the annual meetings, the remaining officers are empow-
ered to appoint temporary successors.
23. Alterations may be fnade in the Constitution by an annual meeting, pro-
vided that notice of the proposed alterations shall be given at a previous meetmg,
and that such alterations shall not be inconsistent with the Acts of Incorporation.
RULES.
1. At the appointed time for the assembling of the Union the chair shall be
taken by the Chairman, or in his absence by one of the officers of the Union, or a
member of the Union Committee, or failing any of these by a member of the
Union.
2. After preliminary devotional exercises the meeting shall be called to order.
3. A Minute Secretary shall be appointed, who shall take the minutes during
the session, and assist the Secretary.
4. The Secretary shall form a Sessional Roll, containing the names of the per-
sonal members attending the session, and the names of delegates appointed to
represent the churches, marking opposite the names of such delegates the words
" m attendance " or otheFwise. A list of honorary members shall also be taken.
5. A temporary Nomination Committee shall be appointed by the Chairman
as soon as the roll is called. This Committee shall, as soon as practicable, report
the names of five persons to form a Business Committee, three for a Membership
Committee, and three for a Financial Committee. The. Nominating Committee
will name the members of other Committees as soon as convenient.
6. The exercises may be intermingled with singing and prayer until the Com-
mittees are named, and at any time while there is a lull in business or otherwise.
7. The records of the previous annual session will be read, and, if correct,
approved and signed.
8. The names reported for Committees shall be submitted to the Union by the
Chairman for approval or otherwise.
9. The nominations and resolutions submitted by the Business and other
Committees will not debar any member from proposing amendments or altera-
tions.
10. An election shall be held for President or Chairman each year. Should
there be more than one candidate named the. election shall be by ballot.
11. Reports may be handed in or resolutions offered.
12. Reports and Resolutions shall be referred by the Chairman to the respective
Committees for consideration before discussion.
13. The Business Committee shall examine the records of the previous session,
to see if any business arises out of the minutes of the previous meeting.
14. All meetings shall be considered meetings of the Union, but the evening
meeting, shall, as far as practicable, be divested of a business character, and par-
ticularly devoted to addresses.
15. The first evening session shall, if practicable, be devoted in part to the
address of the retiring Chairman, and may be styled the public meeting of the
Union.
16. The second meeting shall be devoted, if practicable, to a missionary
meeting.
17. At each annual session a preacher shall be appointed for the next annual
meeting.
MINISTERS AND CHURCHES ASSOCIATED. lOl
z8. The aniraal sermon will be delivered on Sunday morning,
zg. Every resolution will be put in writing if required.
20. Every motion or resolution will require a seconder.
21. When a question is under discussion no motion shall be received except for
adjournment, amendment, postponement, commitment, division of the question,
the previous question, to lay on the table, or yeas and nays ; and such motions,
except those tor amendment, shall not be debatable.
22. An amendment to an amendment can be mad^.
23. A motion for the amendment of a resolution or amendment shall be in
order ; and if carried the resolution so amended shall then be voted on.
24. Before the annual session closes the Secretaries, Treasurer, Union Com-
mittee, etc.. shall be appointed for the ensuing year.
25. The minutes of each sitting shall be read at the commencement of the
following ; and the minutes of the last session at its close,
26. The church in whose locality the annual meeting shall be held shall be
requested to celebrate the Lord's Supper in connection with the meeting.
27. Unless otherwise provided for, the meetings shall be held each day as
follows : — From 9:30 to 12 ; 2 to 5 ; and from 7:30 to 9:30.
28. Alterations in these Rules may be proposed at any sitting, and changes and
amendments made by a majority vote.
MINISTERS ASSOCIATED.
Beman, I. L. St. John, N.B., Main, A. W., Economy, N.S..
Barker, J.* Sheffield. N.B., Peacock. William, Pleasant River, N.S.,
Cox, J. W., B.A., Noel, N.S., Shipperley, James, S. Maitland, N.S.,
Hawes, J. B.. Monson, Me., Sykes, Simeon, Liverpool, N.S.
Whitman, Jacob, Manchester. N.S.
CHURCHES ASSOCIATED.
Brooklyn and Beach Meadows, N.S., Moose Brook, N.S.,
Chebogne. N.S.. Noel, N.S.
Comwallis, N.S., Ohio, N.S.,
Economy, N.S., Pleasant River, N.S.,
Keswick Ridge, N.B.. Sheffield, N.B.,
Liverpool. N.8.. St. John, N.B.,
Maitland. N.S.. South Maitland. N.S..
Margaree. N.S., Yarmouth, N.S.
Milton. N.S..
Other churches. — Milltown, N.B. ; Manchester, N.S.
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102 ABSTRACT OF PROCEEDINGS.
ABSTRACT OF PROCEEDINGS.
The thirtytsixth annual session of the Congregational Union
of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick was held at Milton, N.S.,
July 7th-iith, 1883.
Several delegates and all the personal members of the Union
were present during the whole or part of the session.
The Rev. J. Murray (Baptist), and Revs. A. W. Main, and
G. W. Johnson, pastors of the Congregational churches of
Economy and Milton, N.S., were invited to sit as honorary
members.
After the appointment of Nomination and other committees,
the Secretary read a telegram from Rev. T. Hall, delegate
from the Congregational Union of Ontario and Quebec, an-
nouncing his expected arrival on Monday, the gth inst.
The Secretary read a letter from the Secretary of the Maine
Conference of Congregational churches, announcing the ap-
pointment of Rev. B. P. Snow, of Houlton, Me., as delegate
to this Union.
The retiring Chairman, Rev. James Shipperley, delivered
his retiring address in the evening. His subject was " Con-
gregationalism, its necessity, and its demands."
The Rev. I. L. Beman was elected Chairman for the ensu-
ing year.
The thanks of the Union were given to Rev. J. Shipperley
for his address.
On Sabbath, at 10.30 a.m., the annuaLsermon was preached
by the Rev. D. W. Cameron, from 2 Peter i. 19 : " We have
also a more sure word of prophecy." In the evening, the
Rev. I. L. Beman preached from the words, '*The Kingdom
of God is within you." The afternoon was devoted to the
children of the Sabbath school, addresses being delivered by
several of the brethren. The pulpits of the Baptist church of
Milton, and of the Congregational, Baptist and Methodist
churches of the neighboring town of Liverpool, as well as the
Congregational churches of Brooklyn and Beach Meadows,
were supplied by brethren of the Union.
On Monday, the Committee on Trust Deeds, appointed last
year, gave notice that they made a slight alteration in the
form of trust deed approved last year, to adapt it to the
wording of the law of Nova Scotia, and read the form a^
altered.
ABSTRACT OF PROCEEDINGS. IO3
Resolved, that the deed now presented be recommended to the churches, and
that the printed copies be placed in the hands of Mr. James Woodrow, from
whom forms can b^btained, and that he be authorized to communicate with
whatever churches ne may deem advisable. Carried.
At II a.m., the Rev. I. L. Beman read a paper on the sub-
ject of " Science the servant of Christianity."
Rev. A. McGregor applied for letter of dismission to the
Rhode Island Conference. This was granted in the course of
the session, and the following resolution was unanimously
adopted by a rising vote :
" Whereas the Rev. Alexander McGregor who for twelve years has been in
labors abundant in connection with this Union ; and has also for ten years of
the time efficiently performed the trying duties of Missionary Secretary ; and
whereas at his own request, he has been dismissed, and recommended to the
Rhode Island Congregational Conference, to which we submit, believing that this
step is in accordance with the will of God, therefore
"Be it Resolved, That this Union record its keen sorrow on account of the loss
it sustains, earnestly praying that wherever he and his loved ones may be, God's
richest blessing may attend them, and many souls be won to Christ by them in
their new field."
At his request a letter of dismissal and recommendation
from this Union to the Congregational Union of Ontario and
Quebec was given to the Rev. C. L. Ross.
In the afternoon, Rev. D. W. Cameron read a paper on the
Christian training of the young.
In the evening, the public missionary meeting of the Union
was held ; the Chairman of the Union presiding. The Secre-
tary of the Home Missionary Society, the Rev. A. McGregor,
presented his report, accompanied with suitable remarks, ob-
serving that it was the last time he would have the opportunity
of so doing. The Treasurer, Mr. J. Woodrow, also presented
his report.
The Rev. Thomas Hall, Missionary Superintendent of the
Churches of Ontario and Quebec, having arrived during the
meeting, then came forward and was received with cheers.
He addressed the meeting for about an hour with much effect.
On Tuesday morning. Rev. T. Hall addressed the Union,
conveying in suitable words the fraternal greetings of the sister
Union of Ontario and Quebec.
In the afternoon, a Sabbath school Institute was held from
3.30 to 5, conducted by the Rev. I. L. Beman, who gave many
suggestions and practical hints, calling also upon several of the
brethren to answer the questions found in the question-box
which had been provided for the occasion.
The public meeting of the Union was held in the evening,
the chairman presiding. The meeting was addressed by Revs.
Johnson, Barker, Main, Ross« Thompson, Shipperley, Cox,
and Hall. The hymns, "Jesus, lover of my soul," "Just as I
I04 ABSTRACT OF PROCEEDINGS.
am," " Your harps, ye trembling saints," were sung with in-
terest.
The thanks of the Union were given to the friends in Milton
for their generous hospitality in entertaining the members,
delegates and visitors; also to the various transportation com-
panies which by reduction of fares have aided the work of the
Union.
On Wednesday, as on the previous days, a praysr meeting
was held from 9 a.m. to 10.
On resuming business, the Business Committee reported,
recommending :
1. That whereas the Rev. T. Hall has been appointed by the Congregational
Union, of Ontario and Qnebec. a delegate to the National Council of Congr^a-
tional churches of the United States of America to be held this autumn, our
confidence in Mr. Hall is such that we empower him to bear the greetings of the
Union of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick also to that body, and that the Sec-
retaries of the Union be authorized to give him a letter of certificate. Adopted.
2. That the churches be requested to set apart the first Sabbath of December to
the claims of Home Missions — the pastors to prepare sermons bearing upon the
subject. Adopted.
The following resolution pn Temperance was adopted :
Whereas intemperance prevails to an alarming extent in some portions of Nova
Scotia and New Brunswick, therefore, be it
Resolved, That this Union recommends total abstinence to all members and
adherents of the Congregational churches, and to all within the reach of their
influence.
Resolved, That the ministers be requested to preach on the subject on the
third Sunday in December of each year, and at such other times as may be deemed
advisable ; and further
Resolved, That this Union will countenance and encourage all reasonable
efforts to educate the people of these Provinces in the principles of the prohibition
of the liquor traffic.
The Secretary read a letter from the Rev E. P. Snow, dele-
gate from the Maine Conference of Congregationlal churches,
conveying greetings, and expressing sentiments most pleasant
to receive.
It was resolved that the letter from the Maine Conference
be recorded in the minutes.
Rev. D. W. Cameron, our delegate to the Main Conference,
then gave an account of his visit to the Conference, stating
the gratification he had felt at the brotherly manner in which
he had been received.
The Rev. I. L. Beman was appointed delegate to the Maine
Conference to be held next June at Bedford, Me., Rev. D. W.
Cameron, alternate.
The Rev. J. W. Cox, B.A., was appointed delegate to the
Congregational Union of Ontario and Quebec.
On motion it was
Resolved, That this Union give a cordial support to the Congregational Collie
of B.N.A.
ABSTRACT OF PROCEEDINGS. IO5
*
The subject of Foreign Missions was then taken up. The
Rev. I. L. Beman desiring to retire from the office of Secre-
tary for Foreign Missions, his resignation was accepted, and
Rev. G. W.»Johnson, of Milton, Queen's Co., was appointed
in his stead. It was
Voted, That the moneys on hand received for Foreign Mission purposes be sent
to the A.B.C.F.M. to be used in Central Africa.
Voted, That the Revs. Beman, Barker, Cox and Sykes, and Messrs. E. H.
Freeman, J. M. O'Brien, C. H. Whitman, W. Anderson, with the Treasurer, Mr.
C. H. Dearborn, and the Secretary, Rev. G. W. Johnson, be an Executive Com-
mittee for the Foreign Missionary Society.
Also, that from these a Sub-Committee, consisting of the Secretary and Messrs.
E. H. Freeman, W. Anderson, Colin McLeod, C. H. Whitman, Allan Tupper and
Rev, S. Sykes, be a Sub-Committee of the same with executive powers.
A vote of thanks was passed to Rev. T. Hall for the valu-
able assistance rendered to the Union by his counsel and en-
couraging reports and addresses.
The thanks of the Union were tendered to the officers and
members of the Ladies Home Missionary Society and its
various branches.
The Union then adjourned to meet in Economy, N.S., the
last Saturday in June, 1884.
J. Barker,
Sheffield, N.B., July, 1881. Secretary.
PA|RT iiir..
J. Congregational College of British North America — Officers
— College N otice — By-laws and Regulations — Draft of Amended
By-laws — Course of Study — Medal and Exhibitions — List of
Alumni — Proceedings of the Annual Meeting — Annual Report —
Treasurer's Statement — Reports of Examinations — Summary of
Examinations and List of Prizemen — Life Members,
IL Congregational Provident Fund Society — Officers — Minutes
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of Annual Meeting — Secretary's Report — List of Beneficiaries —
Subscriptions — Treasurer's Statement.
Ill, Congregational Publishing Company — Officers — By-laws —
Minutes of Annual Meeting — Secretary's Report — Financial State-
ment.
THE
CONGREGATIONAL COLLEGE
OF
BRITISH NORTH AMERICA.
OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1883-84.
OHAIBMAN:
George Hague, Esq.
TBEASUBEB :
R. C. Jamieson, Esq.
8E0BETABT:
The Rev. George Cornish, M.A., LL.D.
DIBBOTOBS:
Rev. Dr. Wilkes,
Rev. Dr. Stevenson,
Rev. Dr. Duff,
Rev. Prof. Fenwick,
Rev. W. H. Allworth,
Rev. S. N. Jackson, M.D.,
Rev. R. K. Black,
Rev. H. D. Powis,
Rev. J. W. Cox, B.A ,
Rev. John Wood,
Rev. D. McGregor, M.A.,
Rev. John Burton, B.D.,
Mr. C. Alexander,
Mr. Henry Lyman,
Mr. C. R. Black,
Mr. Theo. Lyman,
Mr. J. S. McLachlan,
Mr. Geo. Hague,
Mr. Robt. Anderson,
Mr. Robt. McLachlan,
Mr. J. R. Dougall, M.A.,
Mr. Chas. Gushing, B.C.L.,
Mr. H. W. Walker,
Mr. Robertson Macaulay,
Mr. Wm. Reid,
Mr. John Porteous.
PBINOJPAL :
The Rev. J. F. Stevenson, D.D., LL.B.
VJOE-PBJNOJPAL :
The Rev. Professor Fenwick.
PBOFE88OB8 AND LECTUREBS :
The Rev. Dr. Wilkes,
Systematic Theology and Old Testament Introduction,
The Rev. G. Cornish, M.A., LL.D.
Qreek Testament Exegesis.
The Rev. K. M. Fenwick,
Historical Theology, Church History and Apologetics,
The Rev. J. F. Stevenson, D.D., LL.B.,
New Testament Criticism^ Homiletics and Pagioral Theology^
IIO COLLBGfi NOTICE.
NOTICE.
The attention of friends of the College is respectfully invited
to the following statement of the methods whereby they may
render assistance to the College in the prosecution of its
work:
(i.) By contributing towards the annual current expenses of the CoUege.
f (2.) By contributing towards the General Endowment Fund.
(3.) By the endowing in full, or contributing towards the endowment of, any
particular Chair, or
(4.) Lectureship.
(5.) By the founding of Scholarships, or Exhibitions.
(6.) By the donation of books for the Library.
(7.) By furnishing requisites for the College building.
FORM OF A BEQUEST FOR THE COLLEGE,
I give and bequeath to the Tre^jSurer, for the time being, of
the Congregational College of British North America, a body
corporate by Act of Parliament of the Province of Canada,
A.D. 1864, the sum of [either without
designation, or **to be added to the Endowment Fund of said
College,"] out of my estate, without any charge or deduction
whatever, to be paid with all convenient speed after my
decease ; and I direct that the receipt for the said sum of .the
Treasurer for the time being of the said College shall be a
sufficient and valid discharge of said legacy.
N.B. — The Act of Incorporation contains the following
clause :
**No bequest in favor of said Corporation shall be valid unless
made at least six months before the death of the person making the
same"
BY-LAWS AND REGULATIONS. Ill
BY-LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
CHAPTER I.
OF THB CORPORATION.
z. The Corporation is called "The Congregational College of British
North America."
2. Its object is to educate Ministers for the Congregational Churches of Ca-
nada and the other Provinces of British North America.
3. All who contribute one dollar annually to the funds of the College are
members of the Corporation, and entitled to a voice in the management of its
affiEurs.
4. All who contribute, or may have contributed, two hundred dollars to the
funds of the College (annual sul^ription not included), are life members of the
Corporation.
5. A regular meeting of the Corporation is held annually, for the reception of
the Report of the retinng Directors, the election of a new Board, and the trans-
action of other necessary business.
6. The annual meeting is held at the same time and place as that of the Con-
gregational Union of Canada.
7. Special meetings of the Corporation may be held for the transaction of spe-
cial business, on a requisition to that effect to the Chairman of the Board of
Directors, signed by at least twenty members of the Corporation ; prodded
always that no such special meetings be held without two month's public notfce
thereof, signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Board of Directors.
CHAPTER II.
OF the board of directors.
z. The Board of Directors is elected from members of the Corporation, and
consists of a Chairman, Treasurer, one or more Secretaries, and not less than
twenty and not more than twenty-five other members, who hold office for one
year, but are eligible for reflection.
2. Five members of the Board form a quorum.
3. The functions and duties of the Board are: The oversight and management
of the a£fairs of the College during their year of office ; and, on the expiration of
the same, to present a Report of their proceedings, as well as of the general con-
dition of the College, to the Corporation at its annual regular meeting, or at
snch other times as the Corporation may require.
4. The proceedings of the Board are subject to the sanction of the Corporation,
and are regulated by By-laws, which may be enacted, amended or repealed at any
annual meeting.
5. Vacancies in the Board, whether occurring by death or resignation, may be
filled by the Board, as soon after their occurrence as it may see fit; provided always
that no such appointments be made without a vote of, at least, a majority of the
members of the Board.
CHAPTER III. >'
of the professors.
1. The Professors receive their appointment from the Corporation ; or, in
exceptional cases, from the Board of Directors, subject to the approval of the
Corporation.
2. Their duties and their salaries are determined by such regulations as the
Corporation may from time to time ordain in their behalf.
112 BY-LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
3. The Professors constitute a Faculty of Theologjr, and, as such, are entrusted
with the educational department of the College, subject to the sanction and con-
trol of the Board of Directors.
4. In cases of discipline, the Faculty ma^ admonish or reprimand a student, or
prohibit his attendance on the classes, preliminary to reporting him to the Board
to be farther dealt with.
5. The Faculty are required to make regular reports of their proceedings to the
Board.
CHAPTER IV.
OP CANDIDATES FOR ADMISSION.
I. Every candidate for admission into the College must present to the Directors
the testimony of the church of which he is a member, respecting his piety and
apparent suitableness for the work of the ministry, together with a written state-
ment of the grounds of his own conviction that he is called of God to that work
and of his views of Christian doctrine and Church Government.
3. Candidates for admission to the full course must be prepared to pass the
Matriculation Examination in the McGill University.
3. Candidates who are graduates of any University, or who can satis^ the
Board that they are otherwise possessed of sufficient acquirements, may be at
once admitted to the Theologicsu Course ; also, as exceptional cases, such candi-
dates may be admitted to that course as it may be expedient, in the judgment of
the Directors, totrain as preachers, without the ordinary literary culture.
4. Approved candidates are received on a probation of four months, at the
close of which, if the result of their probation be satisfactory, they are admitted
to the full course.
CHAPTER V.
OF THE STUDENTS.
1. Students are during their Literary Course under the general supervision of
the Theological Professors, and take such subjects in the Theological Department
as the Board may direct.
2. The students, both in the Literary and Theological Departments, are
required to attend exclusively to the studies approved by the Board.
3. Every student, on his admission to the College, is required to sign a
declaration of obedience and consent to the By-laws and Regulations of the
College.
4. Students are allowed to live with such families only as are approved by the
Board of Directors. Change of abode must be promptly notified to the Secretary
of the College.
5. Pecuniary aid, when necessary, may be granted to them from its funds, the
amount in each case to be fixed by the Board at the beginning of the session.
6. Attendance upon the classes in the College and the use of the Library is
allowed without charge to the students.
7. As a part of their preparation for their futiire work, the students, under the
sanction of the Directors, may preach the Gospel as they have the opportunity.
8. Every student, when admitted into the College, on the expiration of the
term of his probation, is required to procure a formal dismissal from the church
to which he formerly belonged, and without delay, to obtain admission into a
Congregational church in the place in which the College may be. Such dis-
missal and admission must be reported by him to the Board. Furthermore, he
is expected to be as regular as possible in his attendance upon the services,
ordinances and church-meeting of^ the church to which he belongs during his
College course.
9. Students are not allowed, during their College course, to enter into the
marriage relationship without the knowledge and consent of the Board of
Directors.
BY-LAWS AND REGULATIONS. II3
10. Students who leave College without obtaining the official sanction and
discharge of the Board are requir^ to refund to the College the amount expended
by it for their education. On applying for admission they must furnish security
satisfactory to the Board that this condition will be met.
11. Churches who desire the services of students with the view of permanent
settlement in the pastorate, or otherwise, are requested to communicate with the
Board through the Secretary.
CHAPTER VL
OF THE COURSB OF STUDY AND EXAMINATIONS.
1. The full course of study extends over five sessions, and is divided into a
Literary Course of two sessions and a Theological Course of three sessions.
2. In the Theological Department, the coursle of study includes the Original
Languages of the Scriptures. Biblical Literature. Systematic and Pastoral The-
ology. Church History, Homiletics. and Exegesis of the Greek Testament, with
such other accessory subjects as the Board of Directors may from time to time
appoint.
3. In the Theological Course the students are examined at the close of each
session in all the subjects of the year. The examinations are conducted by
examiners (among whom the Theological Professors are included) chosen by the
Board of Directors, and by means of printed questions and written answers to
the same. Those who pass are arranged according to their proficiency, as ist
Class, 2nd Class, and 3rd Class. If a student fails to pass in any subject he is
required to undergo a supplementary examination in the same. The result of
these sessional examinations are recorded by the Board, and reported to the
Corporation at the annual meeting.
4. The session of the Theological Department begins on the second Wednes-
day in September and ends on the second Wednesday in April.
5. The Professors are at liberty to hold, during the session, such class exami-
nations as they may deem necessary, either in the manner aforesaid or orally.
6. In the Literary Course, students are required to pass such examinations as
may be appointed by the Faculty of Arts of the McGill University. The Board
of Directors are required to obtain from the same Faculty of Arts a report of the
examinations of the students in the several subjects thereof, and also of their
attendance and conduct during the session in the University, and to present the
same at the annual meeting of the Corporation.
CHAPTER VII.
GENERAL REGULATIONS.
1. In reference to matters not provided for in the foregoing By-laws, the Di-
rectors may act according to their discretion, subject always to the approval of
the Corporation at any regulur meeting.
2. Alterations may be made in the By-laws and Regulations, or new ones
added, by any annual rc^lar meeting of the Corporation, provided that notice
of such alterations or additions has been given at the meeting next preceding.
114 AMENDED BY-LAWS AND REGUTATIONS,
DRAFT OF AMENDED BY-LAWS AND
REGULATIONS.
CHAPTER I.
OF THE CORPORATION.
1. The Corporation is called "The Congregational College of British
North America."
2. Its object is to educate ministers for the Congregational churches of Canada
and the other Provinces of British North America.
3. Subscribers of Five Dollars annually to the funds of the College are mem-
bers of the Corporation. A subscriber in arrears one year shall not be qualified
to vote at the meetings of the Corporation, or to exercise his other rights of
membership. The Treasurer's subscription lists shall be taken as evidence of
subscription.
4. Churches contributing annually to the current expense fund of the College
the sum of Ten Dollars, or upwards, may be represented at the meeting of the
Corporation by one delegate for each church ; those contributing Twenty-five
Dollars, or upwards, annually, by two delegates ; and those contributing Fifty
Dollars, or upwards, annually, by three delegates.
5. All who contribute, or may have contributed, at any one time, the sum of
Two Hundred Dollars, or upwards, not including annual subscriptions, to any
one or more of the objects set forth on page no, or to any other special object or
objects, shall be life members of the Corporation.
6. A regular meeting of the Corporation is held annually for the reception of
\he report of the retiring Directors, the election of a new Board, according to
Provision hereinafter named, and the transaction of other ordinary necessary
usiness.
7. The annual meeting is held at the same time and place as that of the Con-
gregational Union of Canada.
8. Special meetings of the Corporation may be held for the transaction of
special business at the call of the Board of Directors, or on a requisition to that
effect to the Chairman of the Board of Directors, signed by at least twenty mem-
bers of the Corporation ; provided always that no such special meetings be held
without one month's public notice thereof.
CHAPTER II.
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
1. The Board of Directors is elected from members of the Corporation, and
consists of a Chairman, Treasurer, one or more Secretaries, and ten clerical and
fifteen lay members. Five members of the Board constitute a quorum.
2. Two clerical members and three lay members of the Board shall retire
annually, in rotation, but shall be eligible for re-election.
3. The powers and duties of the Board are:
(i.) The management of the finances ol the College. (2.) The appointment
and removal of officers of the College. (3.) The general oversight and manage-
ment of the affairs of the College. (4.) The framing of by-laws for the domestic
economy of the College and the conduct and discipline of the student. And (5.)
The presentation of an annual report of the general condition of the College to
the Corporation at the annual regular meeting.
AMENDED BY-LAWS AND REGULATIONS. II5
4. Any menlber of the Board absent from its meetings for a year shall be held.
Ipso facto, to have vacated his seat, but may be re-appointed or re-elected thereto.
5. Monthly meetings of the Board shall be held during the session at such
time as the Board may appoint.
6. The proceedings of the Board are subject to and regulated by By-laws,
which may be enacted, amended or repealed, after due notice thereof, at any
annual regular meeting of the Corporation.
7. Vacancies in the Board, whether occurring by death, or resignation, or
otherwise, may be filled by the Board as soon after their occurrence as it may
see fit.
CHAPTER IIL
OF THE PROFESSORS.
I. The officers of the College shall be a Principal, and such other Professors
and Lecturers as may be associated with him from time to time, of whom the
Principal and Professors shall be members of the Congregational church, or
churches, in Montreal.
2. The officers of the College shall receive their appintment from the Board of
Directors ; and in case of resignation of or removal from any office, three
months' notice thereof shall be required ; provided, always, that no appointment
or removal shall be valid unless made at a meeting of the Board specially called
for that purpose, at which not less than a majority of the Board must be present.
3. The duties and salaries of the officers of the College shall be determined by
snch regulations as the Board of Directors may from time to time ordain in that
behalf.
4. The Principal and Professors, with such clerical members of the Board as
may from time to time be appointed by it, constitute the Faculty of Theology,
and as snch are entrusted with the educational work of the College, subject to
the sanction and control of the Board of Directors.
5. In cases of discipline the Faculty may admonish or reprimand a student, or
prohibit his attendance on the classes, preliminairy to reporting him to the Board
to be further dealt with.
6. Meetings of the Faculty shall be held monthly during the session, and the
Faculty are required to make regular reports of their proceedings to the Board.
7. The Principal of the College shall be ex officio chairman of the Faculty, and
one of its members shall be appointed annually by the Beard to act as secretary
of the Faculty.
CHAPTER IV.
OF CANDIDATES FOR ADMISSION.
1. Every candidate for admission into the College must present to the Direc-
tors the testimony of tho church of which he is a member, respecting his piety
aind suitableness to the work of the ministry, together with a written statement
of the grounds of his own conviction that he is called of Grod to that work and of
his views of Christian doctrine and Church Government.
2. Candidates for the admission to the full course must be prepared to pass
the Matriculation Examination in the McGill University.
3. Candidates who are graduates of any University, or who can satisfy the
Board that they are otherwise possessed of sufficient acquirements, may be* at
once admitted to the Theological Course ; also, as exceptional cases, such candi*
dates may be admitted to that course as it may be expedient, in the judgment of
the Directors, to train as preachers, without the ordinary literary culture.
4. Candidates, other than University graduates, on entering shall be subjected
to a written examination in the following subjects :
(a) In English : — Writing from Dictation ; Composition ; Grammar ; History
of England.
(h) In Mathematics : — Arithmetic; Euclid's Elements, Books i and 11.
Il6 AMENDED BY-LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
{c) In Classics : — Elements of Greek Grammar, and translation from the Greek
into English of a portion of one of the Gospels.
They shall be required to take a full year in the University in the study ot
such subjects as the Faculty may designate previous to commencing their Theo-
logical work.
5. Approved candidates are received on a probation of four months, at the
close of which, if the result of their probation be satisfactory, they are admitted
as regular students of the College.
CHAPTER V.
OF THE STUDENTS.
I Students are during their Literary Course under the general supervision of
the Theological Professors, and take such subjects in the Theological Depart-
ment as the Board may direct.
2. The students, both in the Literary and Theological Departments, are requir-
ed to attend exclusively to the studies approved by the Board.
3. Every student, on his admission to the College, is rec^uired to sign a declar-
ation of obedience and consent to the By-laws and Regulations of the College.
4. Pecuniary aid. when necessary, may be granted to them from the funds, the
amount in each case to be fixed by the Board at the beginning of the session.
5. Attendance upon the classes in the College and the use of the Library is
allowed without charge to the students.
6. As a part of their preparation for their future work, the students, under the
sanction of the Directors, may preach the Grospel as they have the opportunity.
7. Every student, when admitted into the College, on the expiration of the
term of his probation, is required to procure a formal dismissal from the church
to which he formerly belonged, and vdthout delay, to obtain admission into a
Congregational church in Montreal. Such dismissal and admission must be
reported by him to the Board. Furthermore, he is expected to be as regular as
possible in his attendance upon the services, ordinances and church-meetings of
the church to which he belongs during his College course.
8. Students are not allowed, during their College course to enter into the
marriage relationship without the knowledge and consent of the . Board of
Directors.
9. Students who leave College without obtaining the official sanction and dis-
charge of the Board are required to* refund to the College the amount expended
by it for their education.
10. Churches who desire the services of students with the view of permanent
settlement in the pastorate, or otherwise, are requested to communicate with the
Board through the Secretary.
CHAPTER VI.
OF THE COURSE OF STUDY AND EXAMINATION.
1. The full course of study extends over five sessions, and is divided into a
Literary Course of two sessions and a Theological Course of three sessions.
2. In the Theological Department, the course of study includes the Original
Languages of the Scriptures. Biblical Literature, Systematic and Pastoral
Theology, Church History. Homiletics, and Exegesis of the Greek Testament,
with such other necessary subjects as the Board of Directars may from time to
time appoint.
3. In the Theological Course, the Students are examined at the close of each
session in all the subjects of the year. The examinations are conducted by
examiners (among whom the Theological Professors are included) chosen by the
Board of Directors, and by means of printed questions and written answers to
the same. Those who pass are arranged according to their proficiency, as ist
Class. 2nd Class, and 3ra Class. If a student fails to pass in any subject, he i»
required to undergo a supplementary examination in the same. The result of
COURSE OF STUDY. I17
these sessional examinations are recorded by the Board, and reported to the
Gorporation at the annual meeting.
4. The session of the Theological department begins on the second Wednes-
day in September and ends on the second Wednesday in April.
5. The Professors are at liberty to hold, during the session, such class exami-
nations as they may deem necessary » either in the manner aforesaid or orally.
6. In the Literary Course, students are required to pass such examinations as
may be appointed by the Faculty of Arts of the McGill University. The Board
of Directors are required to obtain from the said Faculty of Arts a report of the
examinations of the students in the several subjects thereof, and also of their
attendance and conduct during the session in the University, and to present the
same at the annual meeting of the Corporation.
CHAPTER VII.
GENERAL REGULATIONS.
I. Alterations may be made in these By-laws and Regulations, or new ones
added, by any annual regular meeting of the Corporation, provided that notice
of such alterations or additions has been given at the meeting next preceding.
COURSE OF STUDY.
According to the Regulations of the College the full course of study extends
over five sessions, and is divided into a Literaiy Course of two sessions, and a
Theological Course of three sessions. Candidates for admission to the full
Course must be prepared to pass the Matriculation Examination of the McGill
University in the following subjects :
ClMsicB, Mathematics and English.
In CIosAics.— Latin Qrammar, Greek Grammar, and one easy Latin send one easy Greek
au^or* The authors recommended are : Cicero (agamst Gataline L & IL) ; Virgil
(^neid B. I.) ; Xenophon (Anabasis B. L) ; Homer (Iliad B. L)
Jn IfatT^tfmatiM.— Arithmetic ; Algebra, to simple equations, inclusive; Euclid's Elements.
Books L, n. and IIL
In i^lisTk— Writing from dictation. English GomposTtion. A Paper on English Grammar
and History.
For the literary and scientific subjects of the full course, the students attend
the classes of the Faculty of Arts in McGill College, according to the terms of
affiliation with the University ; in which Faculty the full course extends over
four years, and leads to the degree of B.A. But in the third and fourth years.
Theological students are allowed exemptions from attendance on certain classes
should they desire it. Thus the studies of the third and fourth years of the
full course are prosecuted simultaneously in the Faculty of Theology and in
the Faculty of Arts. The work of the fifth year is confined to the Faculty of
Theology.
The following is the course of study in the University which students in The-
ology must pass through in order to obtain the degree of B.A. :
IHrat 76ar.— Classics ; French or German or Hebrew; English Grammar and Literature
Ptire Mathematics; Elementary Chemiirtry.
Second Tisor.— Glassies ; French or German or Hebrew ; English Literature ; Elementary
Psychology and Logic ; Pure Mathematics ; Botany.
Third Ftfar.— Latin or Greek ; Mathematical Physics (Mechanics and Hydrostatics) ; any
two of the following departments— French or German or Hebrew, (whichever the
student has taken in the first two years) ; Experimental Physics ; Zoology ; English
and Rhetoric; together with one Additional Department^ for which see below.
Il8 MEDAL AND^EXHIBITIONS.
Fourth Fisar.— Latin or Greek (same language as in third year); Mathematieal Physics
(as in third year) ; Mental and Moral Philosophy ; any two of the following depart-
ments — French or German (same language as in previous years); SSzperimental
Physics ; Geology; History; and one Additional Department (the same as ohosen in
the third year), for which see below.
(N.B. The Additional Vepartment referred to above, of which one must be selected,
the same department being taken in both the third and fourth years are as follows, vis. :
(1) Classics, including Latin and Greek. (1) Mathematical Physios, including Optics, with
Astronomy. (3) Natural Science, indudins Chemistry, Minerology and Geology of Canada.
(4) Mental and Moral Philosophy. (5) English with History. (6) One MbdenTLangaage or
Hebrew.)
(N.B. Theological students are entitled to exemption from the Additional Depart'
ment, or any one of the Ordinary Departments required in the third or fourth yean.)
The Theological Coarse proper begins with the third year of the fall course
and extends over three full sessions. It embraces the follovdag subjects : ^i^
Systematic Theology ; (2) Historical Theology ; (3) Pastoral Theology ; (4)
Homiletics ; (5) Greek Testament Exegesis ; (6) Church History ; (7) Evidences
and Biblical Literature.
In both departments, the session begins at the middle of September ; and ex-
aminations are held at Christmas and at the end of the session in the several
subjects of the year. Students must pass these examinations as a condition of
maintaining their proper status. Candidates who are admitted to .the Theological
Course proper ("Shorter"), in accordance with Sec. 3. Chap. iv. of the Regulations,
are required to attend such classes in McGill College as the Faculty of Theology
may deem expedient, and also to pass the examination of such classes.
MEDAL AND EXHIBITIONS.
The following are open to competition to students during
the College courses :
X. The Calvary Church Silver Medal. For the best answering in a special
examination in the final examinations of the Theological course.
2. The Robert Anderson Exhibition of Fifty Dollars. For the highest general
proficiency in all the subjects of the sessional examination of the third year in
the Theological course.
3. The Robert Anderson Exhibition of Thirty Dollars. As above, for the ex-
aminations of the second year. Theological course.
4. The Robert Anderson Exhibition of Twenty Dollars. As above, for the ex-
aminations of the first year, Theological course.
LIST OF ALUMNI. IIQ
LIST OF ALUMNI.
Name. Whence. \ Date of Leaving. Where.
1 Ludwick Kribs Eramosa iS^i..Hawley, Minn.
2 Stephen King Glanford 1842 . . Toronto.
3 Leonard McGlashan. . . Pelham 1842 . . Died.
4 Samuel Finton Glanford 1842 . . Presbyterian Church.
5 James Vincent Coventry,- England. . . . 1842 . . Salem, Mich.
6 Edward Ebbs Guelph 1843. . Toronto, Ont.
7 William Lumsden Peterborough 1843 . . Episcopal Church.
8 William F. Clarke London, Ont 1844. . Winnipeg, Man.
9 Thomas I. Hodgskin. . . Guelph 1845 . . Episcopal Church
zo Robert Robinson Montreal, Zion 1845 . . Wiarton, Ont.
iz John Bowles Montreal, Zion 1845 . .Died.
Z2 Norman McLeod L'Original 1844 . . Humboldt, Iowa.
Z3 W. H. Allworth Southwold 1845 . . Frome Ont.
14 Thomas Snell New York State 1846. . Died.
15 Thomas Seawright Toronto, Zion 1847
16 Thomas Bayne , Montreal, 2nd Church 1846
Z7 George C. Wickson .... Toronto, Zion 1847
z8 William Hay. Warwick 1847 . . Scotland, Ont.
19 Henry Lancashire Montreal Zion 1847 . . New York City.
20 K. M. Fenwick Montreal, 2nd Church iS4y.. CongH College, Montreal.
21 Charles Mackay Montreal, 2nd Church 1846 . . Died.
22 J. 0. Geikie, D.D Moore 1848 . . Episcopal Churchy Eng.
23 F. H. Marling Toronto, Zion 1848 . . Presbyterian Church,N. Y.
24 A. Wickson. LL.D Toronto, Zion 1848 . . London, England.
25 John Wood Montreal, Zion 1851 . . Ottawa.
26 John McKillican Vankleek Hill . , 1851 . . Montreal, S.S. Union.
27 John Eraser Stanstead 1S51.. Montreal.
28 Robert K. Black St. John, N.B 1852 . . Granby, Que.
29 George Ritchie St.John, N.B 1852. .Died.
30 Daniel Maccallum. ... .S^ Andrew's, Que 1852. .Athol, Ont.
31 James Hay Warwick 1852 . . Gaysville, Vermont-
32 E. A. Noble Hamilton 1852
33 Enoch Barker Sheffield, N.B 1853 . . Toronto, Ont.
34 Archibald Burpee Sheffield, N.B 1854 • • Di^d.
35 John Campbell Indian Lands 1855 . . West Arran, Ont.
36 James Boyd Montreal, Zion 1856
37 Philip Shanks Beauhamois 1856. . Died.
38 Malcolm McKillop Inverness 1 858 . . Died.
39 Robert G. Baird Lanark 1857. . Lansing, Mich.
40 A. McDonald Montreal, 2nd Church 1857
41 Robert Hay Scotland, Ont 1858. . Warwick, Ont.
42 George A. Rawson Lanark 1859. , Sidney Plains, N.Y.
43 Joseph V. Bryning Scotland, Ont i860
I20 LIST OF ALUMNX.
Name. Whence. Date of Leaving. Where
44 John R. Kean Inverness, Que iS6o,, Presbyterian Church.
45 Robert Burchill Toronto, Zion 1861
46 Robert Brown Caledon i%ti, .Pilot Mounds Manitoba.
47 John Brown Caledon 1861 . . Pilot Monnd, Manitoba.
48 Benjamin W. Day Brantford 1861 . .Lanark Village, Ont.
49 George Strasenburg .... Kingston 1861 . . Riga, N.Y.
50 John G. Sanderson .... Kingston 1862 . . Danville, Que.
51 J. Malcolm Smith Scotland, Ont 1S62.. Old Mission, Mich.
52 Charles Duff, M.A Toronto, Bond Street . . 1862 . . Toronto, Ont.
53 Alexander McGregor. . . Manilla 1862 . . Powtucket, R.l.
54 Richard Lewis Sarnia 1862 . . Grand Haven, Mich.
55 James Douglas Toronto, Bond Street 1865 . . Presbyterian Church.
56 J. A. R. Dickson Brantford 1865 . . Presbyterian Church.
57 Richard T. Thomas Toronto, Zion 1865 . .London, England.
58 Sam'l N. Jackson, M.D.Brom^ 1866. . Kingston, Ont.
59 £. Styles Lyman; B.C.L.Montreal, Zion 1866
60 John I. Hindley, ^.K.Eramosa 1869 . . Barrie, Ont.
61 William M. Peacock.... Lanark 1869.. D^^.
62 Duncan McGregor, M.AManilla 1872 . . Guelph.
63 R.W.Wallace,M.A.,B.DMarJfeAam 1S72.. Detroit, Mich.
64 W. H. A. Claris Frome, Ont 1872. .Sarnia. Ont.
65 Daniel D. NighsvfSJiderStouffville 1872 . .Died.
66 John Allworth, M.A.. . . Paris 1873 . . Benton Harbor, Mich.
67 Joseph Griffith Jamesville, N.Y 1873 ..Sandy Creek, Mich.
68 Edwin D. Silcox Southwold 1 873 . . Embro, Ont.
69 William Mcintosh Rugby 1874 . . Melbourne, Que.
70 Jas. R. Black, B.A Montreal, Zion 1874. . Garafraxa, Ont,
71 Andrew O. Cossar London, Ont 1876. .Imlay City, Mich.
72 John B. Silcox Frome, Ont 1876. . Winnipeg, Manitoba.
73 John F. Malcolm Scotland, Ont 1S77.. Michigan.
74 Jacob W. Cox, B.A. . ..Cornwallis, N.S 1877. .Lower Selma, N.S.
75 Hugh Pedley, B.A Coldsprings, Ont 1877 . . Cobourg, Ont.
76 W. H. Warriner, B.A . . Toronto, Northern .... 1878 . . Bowmanville.
77 Arch. F.McGregor. B.X.Manilla 1878. . Toronto West, Ont.
78 George Willett Scotlatd, Ont 1878. . Cowansville, Que.
79 James C. Wright Howick, Ont 1878. .Edgar, Ont.
80 Allan L. McFadyen.B.AAfam7/a iSjq.. Kingston, Ont.
81 William Ewing, B.A.. ..Melbourne 1879. .Dakota.
82 J. B. Saer, B.D St. John's N.fl i%%o . .Wingham, Cnt.
83 Charles E. Bolton Bolton, Ont 1881 . . Wiarton, Ont.
84 John McKinnon Kincardine, Ont 1881
85 Geo. Robertson, B.A. . .Douglas, Ont 1882. . Georgetown, Ont.
86 George Skinner Melbourne, Que 1882 . . Kincardine, Ont.
87 George Fuller. ........ Brooklyn, U.S 1883 . . Brantford, Ont.
88 W. H. Way Toronto, Zion 1883
PROCEEDINGS OF ANNUAL MEETING. 121
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ANNUAL MEETING.
The Forty-fourth Annual Meeting of the College was held in
the Congregational Church, London, Ont., on Friday, June
8th, 1883.
On motion, Henry Lyman, Esq., was appointed to the chair;
and Rev. W. H. Warriner, B.A., Minute Secretary. Rev.
Robert Hay opened the meeting with prayer.
1. The Rev. Dr. Cornish, the Secretary of the College, read
the Annual Report of the College for the Session 1882-83.
2. Moved by Rev. D. Macallum ; seconded by Rev. D. Mc-
Gregor; and
Resolved, That the report now read be received and adopted, and that the
recommendations of the Board of Directors touching the appointment of the
Rev. Dr. Stevenson to the office of Principal of the College and also as Resident
Professor, as well as the appointment to the other Professorships, severally, be
and are hereby accepted and adopted.
3. Moved by Rev. Dr. Cornish; seconded by Rev. A. L.
McFadyen, B.A. ; and
Resolved, That the following gentlemen be the Board of Directors for 1883-84 :
Chairman — Mr. George Hague.
Treasurer — Mr. R. C, Jamieson.
Secretary — Rev. George Cornish, LL.D.
Directors — Revds. Dr. Stevenson, Henry Wilkes, D.D., LL.D., Prof. Fenwick,
A. DuflF, D.D., R. K. Black, W. H. Allworth, S. N. Jackson, M.D., H. D. Powis,
J. W. Cox, B.A., John Wood, Duncan McGregor, M.A., John Burton, B.D.,
Messrs. C. Alexander, Henry Lyman, C. R. Black. Theodore L3nnan, J. S.
McLachlan, R. Anderson, Robert McLachlan, J. R. Dougall, M.A., Charles
Cushing, B.C.L., H. W. Walker, Robertson Macaulay. William Reid, John
Porteous.
4. Moved by Rev. H. Pedley, B.A. ; seconded by Mr. P. H.
Burton ; and
Resolved, That the cordial thanks of this corporation be tendered to the Com-
mittee of the Colonial Missionary Society for the generous interest they have
taken in the welfare of the College during another year of its history.
5. Moved by Rev. W. H. Allworth ; seconded by Rev; G.
Purkis ; and
Resolved, That the churches and friends of the College be requested to observe
the second Sunday in October as a day for special prayer to God that He will
crown the measures that have now been adopted with His richest blessing, and
make the College an increasing power for good to all our churches.
(Before the motion was put, Rev. Dr. Stevenson intimated
his acceptance of the office of Principal, and supported the
motion.)
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122 PROCEEDINGS OF ANNUAL MEETING.
6. Moved by Rev, S. N. Jackson, M,D. ; seconded by Rev.
Charles Duff, M.A.; and
Resolved, That the Board of Directors be and are hereby authorized to consider
the advisability of securing power to confer degrees in Theology ; and should
they deem such a course desirable, that they take the required steps to secure
legislation for that purpose.
7. Moved by Mr. P. H. Burton ; seconded by Rev. J. B.
Silcox; and
Resolved, That the best thanks of this body are due. and are hereby given, to
those good friends who have so generously undertaken the construction of the
new College building ; and though they make no formal request for funds, yet
that it is our duty wherever we may be situated to contribute as much of our
means as we can afford, towards the completion of the building, and its full
equipment as to Professor's residence, library, etc. ; and <ve urge upon the pastor
of each church the advisability of making a special effort towards contributing
such sums as each church may feel able to give.
8. Rev. J. R. Black, B.A., withdrew his notice of motion
given last year, on the understanding that the proposed alter-
ations in the Constitution, except No. i, had been included in.
changes to be now proposed by the Secretary.
9. Rev. Dr. Cornish gave notice, that at the next annual
meeting of the Corporation he would propose the following
additions to, and amendments in the By-laws and Regulations
of the College. (For draft of these see pp. 114-117^)
10. It was ordered, that a special service should be held for
the installation of Rev. Dr. Stevenson, the Principal-elect, into
his office, and that the Union should be asked to allow time
for this service.
11. On motion of the Secretary, it was
Resolved, That the above minutes be and are hereby taken as read and con-
firmed.
12. After prayer by the Rev. John Burton, the meeting
adjourned.
The Installation service was held on the morning of Satur-
day, June 9th, in the Congregational Church, London, Ont.
The Rev. Wm. Hay conducted the introductory part of the
service; Hymn 897 in the Congregational Hymn Book was
sung, and Ephesians, chapter iv., was read.
The Installation prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Jackson ;
after which, the Rev. Dr. Stevenson delivered an appropriate
address.
After singing Hymn 895, Rev. Prof. Fenwick offered prayer
on behalf of the College and the churches.
. The proceedings were brought to a close with the benedic-
tion,
George Cornish,
Secretary.
REPORT OF THE SESSION. 123
REPORT FOR SESSION 1882-83.
The Board of Directors have to submit the following as
their Report for the Session 1882-83, being the 44th in the
history of the College.
The session was opened with the usual public service, held
in Calvary Church, on September 20th, Dr. Stevenson presiding,
and the Rev. J. L. Forster delivering the address.
The work of the session in the Theological department was
regularly conducted by the acting-Principal, Dr. Wilkes, the
Rev. Prof. Fenwick, Rev. Dr. Stevenson, and the Rev. A. L.
McFadyen, B.A. The best thanks of the Corporation are
again due to the two latter gentlemen for their gratuitous
and cheerful service thus rendered to the College. Owing to
his removal to another sphere of labor, your Board regret that
the services of Mr. McFadyen will not again be available, for
the present at least. They beg to assure him that he bears
with him the grateful appreciation of what he has endeavored
to do to serve the College, both of your Board apd of the
students, and their best wishes for his future success and
happiness.
Applications for admission were received from three candi-
dates ; two from Montreal for the full course, and one from
Newfoundland for the Theological course. One of the former,
before entering upon the work of the session, was compelled by
the state of his health to withdraw his application ; the others
were received on probation ; on the expiration of which, one
was admitted as a regular student, and the other was recom-
mended to withdraw his application, for the present at least.
The Sessional Roll, therefore, stood as follows :
j Richardson, Alexander W. ; Fourth Year, Full Course.
) Unsworth, Joseph K. ; Third Year, Full Course.
3j Gerrie, Andrew W. ; Third Year, Full Course.
4) Pedley, Jas. W. ; Third Year, Full Course.
5) Currie, Walter T. ; Second Year, Full Course.
6) Fuller, George ; Third Year, Theological Course.
7) Way, William H. ; Third Year, Theological Course.
(8) Whyte, George ; First Year, Theological Course.
(9) Rivard, E. S. ; Probationer.
The following are the Reports presented by Dr. Wilkes and
Prof. Fenwick of the work done in their several classes,
(i) Dr. Wilkes reports :
124 REPORT OF THE SESSION.
It has afforded me pleasure to comply with the request of the Board of
Directors to continue my work as acting-Principal and Professor of Theology
another year. Favored with excellent health, I have been able to give attention
to the duties of these offices without intermission. As Professor, I have to
raport the safe delivery of my usual lectures on Systematic Theology, being the
second year's course. During one-half the session, the subject of HomiUHcs was
treated in a course of lectures ; the other half was devoted, at the same hour, to
the subject of HermeneuHcs. I have also taken the class through a course of
Biblical Instruction, embracing about half the books of the Old Testament, and
being the portion assigned to the second year. The results have been more than
usually gratifying, as evinced by the character of the examinations at Christmas
and at the close of the session. I bee also to report the conduct of the students
throughout the session as in every way exemplary ; while their spirit, as manifested
in our weekly devotional meetmgs, has shown much thoughtfulness on the
solemnity and importance of their future life-work as Christian ministers. The
preaching engagements of the students during the past session have been quite as
numerous as was desirable. They have for several sessions preached weekly at
Hawkesbury and Vankleek Hill, and there is reason to hope that families have
by God's blessing received great benefit from their ministrations. The same may
be said of Lancaster, where one of them has for two sessions been engaged nearly
every Lord's Day. The young brethren have also been called to render occasional
service to some of the churches East of us, as well as to those in the city. After
a considerable amount of correspondence, I am happy to say that all the students
are satisfactorily placed for their summer vacation work in appropriate spheres
in the Provinces of Ontario and Quebec. There is need of a much larger number
of men ; several vacancies could not be filled. I congratulate the Board, and the
friends of the College generally, on prospective arrangements by which it may be
anticipated the strength and efficiency of the College will be greatly increased.
All which is respectfully submitted.
(2) Prof. Fenwick reports :
To all the Theological students in the afternoon classes I have delivered during
the session : Thirty lectures on Church History, embracing the introduction of
Christianity into Britain and Germany ; the progress of ecclesiastical events from
that period up to the grand contest between Gregory VII. and Henry IV. As
this contest involved principles of paramount and permanent moment, it was
discussed in detail, and at considerable length. Forty lectures on Apologetics.
These embraced a defence of the supernatural, of Divine revelation, of inspira-
tion, of the genuineness of the Gospels — a vindication of the personality of our
Lord as given by the Evangelists ; an examination of the naturalistic theories of
Parker, Strauss. Schenkil. Fumiss and Renan. and an evidential discussion of
our Lord's miracles. His predictions. His incamatioU and His resurrection.
Twenty-one lectures on Historical Theology, embracing the formulation, in part,
of Justin Martyr. Tatian, Theophilus. Athenagoras. Origen, Irenaeus. TertuUian
and Hippolytus. In this course the rise of Gnosticism, with its fundamental
principles, were also discussed.
To the senior students, in the morning classes, I have also delivered : Twenty-
six additional lectures on Historical Theology, in which were discussed, the causes
which led to the Arian heresy ; the Council and Creed of Nice ; the Arian con-
test ; and the subsequent development of dogma down to the reign of Theodosius.
Twenty-eight lectures on Old Testament Economy. This course has served a
threefold purpose. It has unfolded the dispensational phases of the main facts
of Old Testament Theology ; served as an advanced Apologetical course ; and
has furnished an interesting Hebrew praxis. Nine lectures on Old Testament
Criticism, designed to vindicate the integrity of the Old Testament against the
attacks of Graff Kuenen, Wellhausen, and Smith. Twelve lectures on The
English Reformation. Forty-seven lectures on Hebrew and Hebrew Exegesis, In
all I have delivered 213 lectures during the session.
I have also conducted The Homiletic Class, which has met once every week.
All the students, with one exception, have prepared three sermons each, for the
class. These have been faithfully criticized by the students, and by myself after-
REPORT OF THE SESSION. 1^5
wards, at home. They have also regularly prepared sermon plans. To encourage
careful work in this department, I offered a prize at the beginning of the session
for the best plan — and the prize has been awarded to one of the brethren.
Both Dr. Stevenson and Mr. McFadyen reported satisfac-
torily on the attendance and conduct of the students.
The examinations in the several classes of the Faculty of
Theology were duly held, and the results were fully reported
to your Board. It is again gratifying to have to report that
these results were very creditable to the students, showing as
they did a large amount of careful and diligent work, with
honorable rivalry, on their part. The following award of
medal and prizes was made :
The Calvary Church Silver Medal, to Mr. George Fuller.
The Robert Anderson Exhibition of 950. for the best examination in the subjects
of the Third Year, Theological Course, also to Mr. Fuller.
The Robert Anderson Exhibition 0/930, for the best examination in the subjects
of the Second Year. Theological Course, to Mr. Alexander W. Richardson.
The Robert Anderson Exhibition of 920, for the best examination in the subjects
of the First Year, Theological Course, to Mr. James W. Pedley.
Frof, Fenwick's Prize in Hebrew, to Mr. W. H. Way; and for Best Sermon
Plan, to Mr. Gerrie.
Messrs. Fuller and Way have completed their course of
study in the Theological Department of the College with a
diligence and with results that have been pleasing to the
Faculty and to the Board, and they have left with the full
confidence of all, and with their best wishes for all usefulness
and happiness in the future.
Your Board have received from the Faculty of Arts of the-
University satisfactory reports of the conduct and progress of
the students attending the classes therein. Mr. Richardson
passed the examination for the degree of B.A., and Mr. Currie
passed the Intermediate examination. Messrs. Unsworth,
Pedley and Gerrie passed the required examinations and kept
the terms of the third year.
Arrangements were again made with brethren in various
parts for the visitation of churches on behalf of the College.
The Revs. R. K. Black and J. G. Sanderson, for the Eastern
Townships, Quebec ; Revs. Dr. Jackson, John Wood, and
Hugh Pedley, B.A., for Eastern District, Ont. ; Revs. J. I.
Hindley, M A., W. H. Warriner, B.A., and A. F. McGregor,
B.A., for Central District, Ont. ; Revs. William Hay, Duncan
McGregor, M.A., and E. D. Silcox, for Western District, Ont.
The thanks of the Corporation are due to these gentlemen for
their cheerful response to the invitation of the Board, and for
such services as they were able to render. In this connection
special mention must be made of the valuable services ren-
dered to the College by the Rev. Charles Duff, M.A. Mr.
Duffy when on a visit to the Lower Provinces, was requested
126 REPORT OF XHE '^TESSION^
and authorised, on behalf of the Board, to pf^sent the claims
of the College to the Congregational linion of Nova Scotia
and New Brunswick, and to visit such -ehurches as he might
be able to reach. Mr. Duff reported that a cordial welcome
was accorded him by the Union and churches, and .that great
interest and sympathy were manifested by them in the welfare
of the College. He was^ble to visit nearly all the churches,
and everywhere he was ^rdially received and contributions
were given with great cheerfulness. It is due to Mr. DuflF to
say that his expenses ill connection with this work, owing
largely to the generosity of friends in his former charge in
Nova Scotia, amounted to only $12. The Board feel the
Corporation and themselves to be under great obligation to
Mr. Duff for this valuable^service, so cheerfully rendered by
him, whereby not merely was money raised for the funds of
the College, but also a lively interest was awakened in its pros-
perity. Mr. Hague and the Secretary also visited certain
churches with encouraging results. Your Board have thus
dwelt with special emphasis on this matter of visitation,
because, in view of the fact now set forth, they are more than
ever convinced of its vital importance to the College. They
believe that with judicious and systematic arrangements for
apprising the churches by deputations of the work and wants
of the College, and for awakening their interest and evoking
their liberality, ample funds might be secured for maintaining
its efficiency in every department.
On the strength of the action, and of the tone and speeches
of the last annual meeting, those friends of the College who
are interested in the matter of the erection of a new building
for it in Montreal, purchased, with the full sanction of your
Board, in October last, an eligible site, and proceeded at once
to secure plans and to give out contracts for the new building,
in order to have things in readiness for beginning operations
with the opening of spring. Your Board have much pleasure
in reporting that the building is now well advanced, and they
think there is every prospect of its being ready for use for the
Session of 1884-85. As those who have this matter in hand
are fully resolved that the undertaking shall not in any way
involve the College in pecuniary liabilities — a resolve in which
your Board is in full accord with them — the erection of that
part of the building to be assigned to the Principal, or resident
Professor, is for the present in abeyance. Hopes are, how-
ever, entertained that funds will ere long be forthcoming to
complete the whole building. Great care has been taken in
order to secure that the building, in respect of size and con-
venience of arrangements, shall be well adapted for the two-
REPORT OF THE SESSION. 127
fold purpose of residence and College work. Apart from the
PrincipaPs residence, it will comprise library, hall, lecture
rooms, students' common room and eighteen dormitories, with
matron's apartments and every suitable convenience for health
and comfort.
And here it may be proper to mention that the Board, hav-
ing been informed that it was the intention of the Rev. Dr.
Fairbaim, the eminent Principal of Airedale College, to visit
the tjnited States and Canada this summer, invited him to
deliver the inaugural lefture of next session. To this invita-
tion a cordial reply was received from Dr. Fairbairn, stating
that he would not be able to make the contemplated visit this
year, but trusted to be able to do so next year, at which time
it would be a pleasure to him to comply with the request prof-
fered him. An effort should, therefore, be made to have him
take some part in the opening services of the new College.
In the last annual report the negotiations and correspond-
ence with the Committee of the Colonial Missionary Society
in relation to the vacant Principalship were duly reported, and
hopes were still entertained that a suitable person might be
found in England. But it was subsequently intimated to your
Board by the Committee that these hopes must be abandoned,
inasmuch as all their efforts and enquiries had resulted in
failure, so great was the apparent dearth of men possessed of
such qualificadons as we desiderate. At the same time the
Committee generously repeated the promise they had formerly
made, viz., to grant for the term of five years half the salary of
any proper person that might be found, either in Canada or
the United States, and approved by them. Your Board at
once adopted measures for making all due enquiries, and they
appointed a deputation from their own number to attend the
annual meeting of the American Board of Commissioners for
Foreign Missions, held in Portland, Maine, for the purpose of
meeting and conferring with leading ministers there with a
view to supplying the vacancy. The deputation duly fulfilled
their appointment, and reported that, in company with several
of our ministerial brethren who were present at the meetings,
they had had interviews with the Rev. Dr. Henry M. Storrs,
who had been highly spoken of and recommended to them, on
the iquestion of his taking the office of Principal ; at which
meetings they had fully explained to him all matters in con-
nection with the College and the churches needful for his
information. Dr. Storrs received their overtures very kindly,
and promised to carefully consider the whole question and in
due time to give the Board his decision. His reply wa$ cor-
dial and encouraging, but it stated that on the ground of
128 REPORT OF THE SESSION.
Mrs. Storrs' delicate health, and of medical advice specially
sought, he had been reluctantly compelled to abandon all
thought of entering upon the office about which he had been
approached by the deputation.
Further enquiries were made by the Chairman and other
members of the Board, and by personal interviews, as well as
correspondence, with Dr. McCosh, of Princeton College; Dr.
Park, of Andover ; Dr. Duryea, of Boston ; Professors at
Burlington, Rev. F. H. Marling, and other friends, all of
whom showed warm interest in the matter, and promised, and
in some instances gave, their assistance ; but the result was
that the search was unsuccessful.
In view of these failures, both in England and here, and in
view of the great importance of bringing to an end the present
critical state of affairs, your Board have unanimously resolved
to submit to you for your adoption the following plan, which,
however, in its main outlines has presented itself to many
members of the Corporation for the past two years. " The
Board, therefore, recommend the following plan, subject of
course to such modification in details as may be found
necessary :
(i) That the Rev. Dr. Stevenson be appointed to the office of Prinoipal of the
College, and also, on the completion of the new college building, to that of
Resident Professor ; and that he take as his subjects of instruction^ New Testa-
ment Criticism, Homiletics and Pastoral Theology. Salary, ^looo per annum.
(2) That the Rev. Dr. "Wilkes be invited to continue a part of his former work ;
lecturing on, say, Systematic Theology and Old Testament Introduction. Salary,
1^600 per annum.
(3) That the Rev. Dr. Cornish be requested to resume the duties of the chair of
Greek Testament Exegesis, of which he is at present Emeritus Professor. Ssdary,
9400 per annum.
(4) That the Rev. Prof. Fen wick continue to lecture on the subjects of Histor-
ical Theology, Church History and Apologetics. Salary, 9i6oo per annum.
It is understood that Dr. Stevenson would retain his
pastorate of Emmanuel church, but would use a good part of
his vacation in visiting the churches on behalf of the College,
and that Dr. Cornish would render what service he could in
the same way.
Your Board ordered that the above resolution touching Dr.
Stevenson should be communicated to the office-bearers and
members of Emmanuel church, for their information, and
with the request that they would give to it their favorable
consideration, and would co-operate with the friends of the
College in carrying the plan proposed to a successful issue.
In response thereto, the Board have received from the church
its cordial sanction, and promised hearty co-operation.
Your Board have pleasure in reporting that the plan now
submitted has received the cordial approval of the Colonial
REPORT OF THE SESSION. 129
Missionary Society, in whose last annual report, adopted at
the annual meeting held on May nth, there is this reference :
" Arrangements are now pending for a practical and satisfactory solution of
the difficulties in relation to the vacant office of Principal, and it is believed that
in June the corporation will appoint a Principal whose special 6tness is unques-
tioned and whose name will command the confidence and satisfaction of all
friends of the institution both in the colony and in this country. Your committee
congratulate the Canadian brethren on the wise practical decisions that have
been reached, and trust that when the new buildings are opened there will be
complete accord throughout our churches, and such an increased liberality as
will encourage the hope of a bright career of everwidening usefulness and growth
for the College and the allied organizations in the Dominion."
Your Board have again had under their consideration the
question of certain unused church properties, in divers parts
of the Dominion, which it is thought may be made available
for college among other purposes; and they think that it
would be expedient to appoint a committee of the corporation
to make enquiries about these.
The condition of the library remains much as it was ; there
is room for large improvement and extension, and it is greatly
to be desired that when the College shall be settled in its new
home a strenuous and special effort be made on the part of
the constituency generally to secure this. The thanks of the
corporation are due to the Rev. Charles Chapman, M. A., of
the Western College, Plymouth, England, to the committee of
the Congregational Union of England and Wales, and to a
friend in Calvary church, Montreal, for donations of books to
the library.
Herewith is presented the Treasurer's Statement, which
shows in general: Receipts, $4,400.10; disbursements, in-
cluding balance due Treasurer on account of. previous year of
$22.47, $4>i3i»2i ; leaving a balance to credit of $268.89,
which is the result of increased contributions from the churches
— a result which is exceedingly gratifying, and one, it is to be
hoped, that gives promise of still better things.
All which is respectfully submitted.
George Cornish, LL.D.,
Secretary*
Montreal, May 31st, 1883.
130 treasurer's statement.
TREASURER'S STATEMENT.
The Congregational College of British North America in account
with the Treasurer for the year ending May 31, 1883.
RECEIPTS.
AmouDt received from Colonial Missionary Society, London,
Eng #1,077 27
Contributions from Ontario 731 08
Contributions from Province of Quebec 806 15
Contributions from Maritime Provinces 222 49
Contribution from Bristol. England 97 11
Repayments from former Students , . . no 00
Interest received from Endowment Fund Investments ^>55^ 00
$4,400 10
PAYMENTS.
Balance from last year • f 2247
Principal's Stipend • 1,400 00
Prof. Fenwick's Stipend 1,666 67
Students' Sessional Allowance 510 00
Caretaker's Salary 70UOO
Interest paid to Jos. Jackson, Esq 240 00
Travelling Expenses, Printing, Advertising, &c 222 07
Balance on hand 268 89
$4»400 'o
Audited and found correct.
l^2:^r*'''"'}A«<Mtor3.
R. C. Jamieson,
Trta^urer,
REPORTS OF EXAMINATIONS. I3I
REPORTS OF EXAMINATIONS, 1882-83.
CHRISTMAS EXAMINATIONS, 1882.
Systematic Theology.
Class I. — Pedley and Whyte, equal ; Richardson and Gerrie, equal ; Way.
II. and III.— None.
Biblical Introduction.
Class I. — Whyte, Pedley and Richardson, equal ; Gerrie, Way.
II. and III,— None.
'' HOMILETICS.
Class I. — Fuller and Pedley, equal ; Gerrie, Whyte, Richardson.
[ Mr. Way was ill and could not present himself. — H. W.]
Apologetics.
Class I. — None.
" II. — Pedley, Way, Richardson and Whyte, equal ; Gerrie.
•• III.— None.
Church History.
Class I.— Pedley, Gerrie, Whyte, Way.
•• II. — Richardson.
" III.— None.
Historical Theology.
Class I. — None.
II. — Gerrie, Pedley, Richardson, Whyte, Way.
•• III.— None.
Historical Theology. {Sentor.)
Class I.— Fuller, Way.
Old Testament Economy.
Class I.— Way.
[N.B. — Mr. Fuller was taken ill before Christinas and had to go home. He was
only able to take his examination in the senior class of Historical Theology, which
was held shortly before the regular examinations. — K. M. F.]
SESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS, 1883.
Systematic Theology.
Class I. — ^Whyte, Fuller and Pedley, equal ; Way, Gerrie, Richardson.
Biblical Introduction.
Ckus I.— Whyte, Pedley, Gerrie, Fuller and Richardson, equkl ; Way.
Hermeneutics.
CUuf I.— Fuller and Whyte, equal ; Pedley, Gerrie, Richardson, Way*
132 REPORTS OF EltAMlNATlONS.
Apologetics.
Class I.— Pedley, Whyte, Richardson, Way, Fuller, Gerrie.
Church History.
Class I. — Fuller, Richardson, Pedley and Whyte. equal ; Gerrie. Way
Historical Theology.
Ckiss I. — Pedley. Fuller, Gerrie, Way and Whyte, equal ; Richardson.
English Reformation.
Class I.— Fuller.
Old Testament Economy.
Class I.— Fuller.
II.— Way.
Old Testament Criticism.
Class I. — Fuller and Way, equal.
Historical Theology. {Snuar.)
First Paper,
Class I.— Fuller, Way.
Second Paper.
Class I.— Fuller, Way.
Hebrew and Hebrew Exegesis.
Class I.— Way.
" II.— Fuller.
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t^ LIFE IttMBERS.
LIFE MEMBERS.
Life-members of the Coq>orationy by a donation of Two
Hundred DoUars or upwards (not annual subscriptions) to the
Funds of the College. (Vide § 4f Cap- !•» of By-laws and
Regulations.)
Anderson. Robert, Montreal. Qoe #25000
Carter, W. P.. Cowansville, Que 500 00
Fenwick, G. S.. Kingston. Ont 50000
^Hamilton. Norman. Paris, Ont 500 00
Hague, George, Montreal. Qne 900 00
Jackson, Joseph, Mcmtreal, Qne 400000
Jamieson. R. C, Montreal. Qne 400 00
Lee. Henry. M.P., Manchester. En^and 243 00
Ljrman, Henry. Montreal. Qne 250 00
Ljrman. Mrs. Henry. Montreal. Que 25000
Linton. James, Montreal. Que 250 00
^Ljrman, Benjamin. Mcmtreal. Qu6 3O0 <x>
McLachlan. J. S.. Montreal, Qne 500 00
^Mills, J. Remingtcm. Tumbridge Wells, En^^and 243 00
Morley. Samuel, M.P., London, England 243 00
^Robertson, George, Senr., Kingston, Ont 506 00
Robertson, Mrs. George, Senr.. Kingston, Ont ^ooHiO
Smillie, W. C. Poughkeqjsie. N.Y 5000 00
Sommerville, Wm.. Bristol. England 48600
Wilkes, Rev. Dr., Montreal, Que 200 00
^Deceasid,
CONGREGATIONAL
PROVIDENT FUND SOCIETY,
OFFICERS OF THE BOARD FOR 1883.4.
CHAIRMAN:
J. S. McLachlan, Esq.
nOE-CHAIBMAN:
Charles Alexander, Esq.
8E0SETABT-TBEA8UBEB :
Charles R. Black, Esq., 6 Lemoine Street, Montreal.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Mr. J. S. McLachlan, Mr. Charles Alexander,
Mr. C. R. Black, Mr. George Hague,
Mr. R. C. Jamieson, Mr. H. W. Walker,
Mr. C. F. Smithers, Mr. C. Cushing,
Mr. G. W. Moss, Mr. T. B. Macaulay.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ANNUAL MEETING.
The Annual Meeting of the Congregational Provident Fund
Society was held in the Congregational Church, London, on
Friday, June 8th, 1883, ^tt 4 p.m.
The following members were present :
Revds. W. H. AUworth, Dr. Cornish, B. W. Day, Chas. Duff, Thos. Hall, S.
N. fackson, D. Macallum, Duncan McGregor, E. D. Silcox, J. B. Silcox, Dr.
Stevenson, John Wood.
Delegates from subscribing churches :
Ottawa, Alfred Crowley ; Gnelph, Jas. Goldie.
The Rev. H. D. Powis was elected Chairman, and the Rev-
J. B. Saer, Minute Secretary.
The meeting was opened with prayer, after which the
Annual Report and Financial Statement were read by George
Hague, Esq.
On motion, the first part of the report relating to the
actuary was adopted, and the thanks of the Society tendered
to him*
136 ANNUAL REPORT.
The notices of motion of last year, for changes in the By-
laws, were on motion adopted as follows :
(i) To create a new section under By-law XIV., to be numbered 7, and to read
as follows : " Ministers who may pay at once, or for whom may be paid by their
churches, or by others, a sum equal to the amount of fifteen years' parchaae,
according to the age rate indicate above, may become beneficiary life members.'*
{2) To create a new section under By-law XII.. to be numbered 7, and to read
as follows : " Any beneficiary member, who shall have paid thirty annual pre-
miums, according to the above assessment, shall be exempted from further
subscriptions, and shall maintain his status as a beneficiary as before."
{\) To create a new section under By-law III., to be numbered 3, and to read
as follows : " Any beneficiary member who may have been connected with the
society, as such, for a period of not less than ten years, and who has paid all his
annusd premiums, may, if he so desires, withdraw his membership from the
society, and claim a refund of two-fifths of the premiums paid in by him."
On motion, it was resolved that the report as now read be
adopted as a whole.
On motion, the thanks of the Society were tendered to* the
retiring Board ; and the following were elected the Board of
Directors for the ensuing year :
Messrs. }. 8. McLachlan. Charles Alexander, C. R. Black. Geo. Hague, R. C.
Jamieson, H. W. Walker, C. F. Smithers. C. Gushing. G. W. Moss. T. B.
Macaulay.
On motion, the Rev. Alex. McGregor's letter was referred
to the Board of Directors for action in the usual way.
The minutes having been taken as read, the meeting ad-
journed.
(Signed) J. B. Saer,
Minute Secretary.
ANNUAL REPORT.
The Twenty-sixth Annual Report of the Congregational
Provident Fund Society, presented at the annual meeting in
London, Ont., 8th June, 1883 :
The Directors have much pleasure in presenting their annual
report and financial statement for the year just closed.
widows' and orphans* BRANCH.
The receipts in this branch from all sources have been about
the same as last year ; and notwithstanding the fact that an
exceptional payment of $240 appears in the disbursements,
the Board are gratified to be able to report an increase in the
investments of $900. These now stand at $21,625, of which
$20,050 is yielding interest at the rate of seven per cent, per
annum.
The list of annuitants is unchanged, being seven widows
ANNUAL REPORT. 137
and three children ; involving an annual expenditure of $780.
The Society has paid to its annuitants in all over $8,ooo.
Having had occasion to consult an actuary on some notices
of motion given at last annual meeting, the Secretary-Treasurer
deemed it wise to secure at the same time an actuarial opinion
of the financial position of the Widows' and Orphans' Branch.
Mr. T. B. Macaulay, actuary, most kindly offered to make a
careful valuation of the assets and liabilities of th^ Branch ;
and the Secretary issued circulars to all the beneficiaries and
annuitants asking for the detailed statistics necessary to a
correct valuation. These were duly obtained, and the whole
position of the Branch with all the figures were placed before
Mr. Macaulay. He has now made his report, and the Directors
are greatly pleased to know that from an actuarial point of
view, the Widows' and Orphans' Branch is in a strong position.
As Mr. Macaulay has rendered this important service to the
Society, without asking any recompense, the Board would
recommend that the Society accord him its cordial thanks.
In his report Mr. Macaulay says :
*'I have carefully valued ^he assets and liabilities of the Widows' and Orphans'
Branch ; and have pleasure in certif3nng that it is in a most prosperous condition.
" The state of its affairs is shown by the following statement of how they stood
on I St December, 1882 :
ASSETS.
Stocks and mortgage .$20,937 50
LIABILITIES.
Value of current liabilities to widows 95.099 49
Value of current liabilities to children 253 00
Due ministers who have left 550 40
Reserve for future annuities to wives now living 7*984 90
Reserve for possible annuities to second wives 650 00
Reserve for future annuities to children 1,300 00
«i5.837 79
Less —
Value of future premiums 94,180 00
Possible re-marriage of present widows -. . 50 00
Possible re-marriage of future widows • • . . 400 00
4,630 00
Net liabilities 911.207 79
Surplus 9.729 71
920.937 50
" The liabilities are valued on a five per cent, basis, using the most approved
tables of mortality. As the investments yield over six per cent., this leaves a
considerable margin for profit in future years. No account has moreover been
taken of the subscriptions from the churches. If it had been assumed that these
-would always amount to even 950 per annum, it would have reduced the liabilities
by 9i,ooo. I would recommend, however, that these subscriptions be not fore-
stalled in any way, but left as an additional guarantee. It is far from likely that
they will ever be needed to meet any deficiency ; but this course will greatly
strengthen the society, and probably ^able it in the future to increase the
annuities more than it otherwise could."
138 ANNUAL REPORT.
Concerning the notices of motion of last year, Mr. Macaulay
reports as follows :
"The first motion, of which notice was given by Dr. Jackson, should, if carried'
require, I think, thirty years' premiums to be paid. This would diminish the
value of the premiums to be received by the society by about 9380, and to that
extent increase the liabilities. I think this could safely be agreed to, but I do
not think it would be wise to shorten the number of payments further.
" The second question requires an arbitrary decision ; but I can see no
objection to a member who has been connected with the society for ten or more
years, being allowed to withdraw from it, even though he may not have left the
denomination or the country, and to receive back, say, two-fifths of the premiums
he has paid."
According to General By-law IX., this is the year when
rates of premium and annuities may be re-considered. The
Board has had the subject before them, and has come to the
conclusion that at present it would be unwise to recommend
any change in the amounts of either.
The following notices of motion, given at last annual meet-
ing, are now before you for your action :
(i) To create a new section under By-law XIV., to be numbered 7, and to read
as follows : Ministers may become beneficiary life members, by the pa3rment at
once of a sum equal to fifteen years' purchase, according to the age rate as above.
(2) To create a new section under By-law XII., to be numbered 7, and to read
as follows: Any beneficiary member who shall have paid thirty annual pre-
miums, according to the above assessment, shall be exempted from further sub-
scriptions, and shall maintain his status as a beneficiary as before.
(3) To create a new section under By-law III., to be numbered 3, and to read
as follows : Any beneficiary member who may have been connected with the
society, as such, for a period of not less than 10 years, and who has paid all his
annusd premiums, may. if he so desire, withdraw his membership from the
society, and claim a refund of two-fifths of the premiums paid in by him.
During the year, Dr. Wilkes enquired of the Directors on
what terms they would allow him to withdraw from beneficiary
connection with the Widows' and Orphans* Branch. After
consideration, and consultation with an actuary, the Board
decided it would be in the interest of the Branch to offer him
$240, being the amount he had paid in, without interest;
which was accepted, and the Society is now relieved of a con-
siderable risk.
Your adoption of this report will ratify their action there
anent.
RETIRING MINISTERS' BRANCH.
The collections firom the churches for this Branch have been
about the same in amount as last year; but the number of
contributing churches has been much fewer. This is to be
regretted ; and we hope those churches who missed their col-
lections this year will make it tip next year.
We ought to have the capital of this Branch increased to
ANNUAL REPORT. I39
$10,000 as soon as possible. Will some of our friends who
have the ability kindly remember it in the disposition of their
property ?
The Secretary-Treasurer has secured during the year three
life-membership subscriptions, from members of Emmanuel
church, Montreal ; and regrets that these are the only similar
subscriptions to report for this year.
The investments now amount to $3,650, of which $2,650
bears interest at seven per cent. The increase for the year is
$500.
The following churches have made collections for the Society
during the year; and are entitled to representation by one
delegate at this meeting :
FOR widows' and ORPHANS', BRANCH.
Toronto, Northern , . .930 00
Kingston, First 16 25
Guelph 10 00
Sherbrooke and LennoxviUe. • • . $10 25
Cowansville , 8 73
Brigham 3 35
FOR RETIRING MINISTERS* BRANCH.
Montreal, Emmanuel . • 956 70
Toronto, Zion. • 32 84
Toronto, Northern 20 00
Kingston, First 16 25
Danville 15 00
Lanark I13 53
Granby 7 10
Maxville 6 36
Bowmanville 2 75
13 Churches in all.
Donations have been received as follows :
Mrs. 0. F. Smithers (Life Membership), $25 ; Mr. Wm. McLachlan (Life
Membership), 925; Mr. C. R. Black (Life Membership). 920; Mrs. Brigham, 9 10;
Mrs. McGregor, 9i ; Anonymous, 9i.
Number of Life Members, 54.
LIST OF BENEFICIARIES, widows' AND ORPHANS' BRANCH — 29.
Allworth, Rev. W. H.
Beaton, Rev. D.
Black, Rev. R. K.
Brown, Rev. John
Brown, Rev. Robert
Gomish, Rev. Dr.
Day, Rev. B. W.
Duflf, Rev. A.
Duff, Rev. C.
Ebbs, Rev. E.
Hall, Rev. Thos.
Hindley, Rev. J. I.
Hunter, Rev. H. D.
Jackson, Rev. S. N.
Macallum, Rev. D.
McKay. Rev. R.
McKillican. Rev. J.
McGregor, Rev. A.
McGregor, Rev. D.
McColl, Rev. E. C. W.
Peacock. Rev. Wm.
Sanderson, Rev. J. G.
Silcox, Rev. E. D.
Silcox, Rev. J. B.
Smith, Rev. W. W.
Stevenson, Rev. Dr.
Sykes, Rev. S.
Unsworth, Rev. J.
Wood, Rev. J.
LIST OF BENEFICIARIES, RETIRING MINISTERS' BRANCH — lO.
Allworth, Rev. W. H. Sanderson, Rev. J. G.
Black. Rev. R. K.
Hall. Rev. T.
'Ebbs, Rev. E.
Macallum. Rev. D.
Sykes, Rev. 8.
Smith, Rev. W. W.
Unsworth. Rev. J.
Wood. Rev. J.
The-whole respectfully submitted.
Chas. R. Black,
Secretary 'Treasurer^
140 treasurer's statement.
TREASURER'S STATEMENT,
FOR THE YEAR BMDIMG THE THIRTY-FIRST OF MAY. Z883.
WIDOWS* AND orphans' BRANCH.
BEGEIPT&
Balance on hand May 31st, 1882 •••••9 156 89
Premiums from Beneficiaries • 326 00
Collections from Chorches. 78 58
Donations 6 00
Fines. 3 00
Interest 1.385 03
DISBUBSEMENTa
Annuities f 790 00
Montreal Loan and Mortgage Co.. account New Stock 900 00
Paid Dr. Wilkes to dissolve connection 240 00
Expense account • 2875
ti.QSS 75
Balance due Treasurer % 2 25
INVE8T1IENT8. SlST MAY. 1889L
298 Shares Montreal Loan and Mortgage Co., paid up 9x4.900 00
On account " " New Stock.. 4.30000
Mortgage 750 00
63 Shares Prov. Loan Co., I3.150, at 50c 1.575 00
$21,625 00
Investments. 3i8t May, 1882 ' $20,725 00
Increase • •• •••••••••••••••••••••$ 900 00
RETIRING ministers' BRANCH.
EECEIPT&
Premiums from Beneficiaries $ 83 00
Collections firom Churches. 170 53
Donations 76 00
Interest 231 31
$ 560 84
DISBUBSEMENTa
Balance due Treasurer 31st May. 1882 $ 7 68
Montreal Loan and Mortgage Go. account Stock 500 00
$ 507 68
Balance on hand $ 53 16
INVESTMENTS.
Montreal Loan and Mortgage Co.. account Stock •••••$ 1,900 eo
Mortgage 75000
40 Shares Prov. Loan Co.. $2,ooo, at 50c i. 000 00
$ 3.650 00
Investments 3i8t May, 1882 3.i5o 00
Increase • $ 500 00
E. & O. E. :==
Chas. R. Black,
Examined and found correct. Treasurer.
WiixiAM Macdougall,) ^^ ,.-^,
James D. Dougall, |^>*^^*-
CONGREGATIONAL
Publishing Company.
PBESIDENT :
Samuel Davison, Esq., i6 Colborne St., Toronto.
nCE-PBESIDENT:
James Smith, Esq., Toronto.
8E0BETABY-TBEA8UBEB :
David Higgins, Esq., 58 King St. East, Toronto.
EDITOB8 :
Rev. J. BuRToJi, B.D., Toronto; Rev. S. N. Jackson, M.D.,
Kingston.
DIBECTOB8:
Rev. H. D. Powis,
Rev.
Rev.
. Unsworth,
OHN Burton, B.D.,
Rev. Dr. Jackson,
Mr. B. W. Robertson,
Mr. David Williams,
Mr. J. S. McLachlan.
BY-LAWS.
I. The Annual Meeting of the Company shall be held in connection with the
Annual Meeting of the Congregational Union of Ontario and Quebec, the day
and hour to be fixed by the'lPresident and Secretary.
II. The number of Directors shall be nine, of whom four shall be a quorum.
III. The qualification for a Director shall be the holding of two paid-up shares
in the stock of the Company.
IV. The ofl&cers of the Company shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary-
Treasurer, and Editors, to be annually chosen at the first meeting of the Board.
V. The President, Secretary, and Vice-President of the Company shall consti-
tute an Executive Committee for the management of all matters arising between
meetings of the Board of Directors.
142 ANNUAL MEETING.
ANNUAL MEETING,
The Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of the
Congr^;ational Pablishing Company, was held m the Congre-
gational Churchy London, Out., on Friday, 8th June, 1883, ^^
5 o'clock, p.m.
The Rev. H. D. Powis was appointed Chairman, and the
Rev. J. B. Saer, Minute Secretary.
The Rev. John Burton, B.D., read the Secretary-Treasurer's
Report. This report was very satisfiaictory, and on motion
was adopted.
The Treasurer's Statement of Receipts and Eiq>enditure,
which had been audited and found correct by J. C. Copp,Esq.,
was also submitted and ad<^ted.
Oji motion, the thanks of the shareholders were tendered
to the Rev. Mr. Burton, for his efficient and gratuitous services.
It was also
ItcMlwtf . Tbat the Dew Board of Directofs be a^ed to ciQBsadff the adir^^
of remnnenting bim IbrtliesaBfeebj tfaesomof onehvndreddallais.
On motion the Secretary, Rev. J. B. Saer, was
to cast the ballot for the election of a new board of Directors.
This resulted in the choice of the following : Revds. H. D.
Powis, J. Unsworth, John Burton, B.D., and S. N. Jackson,
M.D., with Messrs. S. Davison, James Smith, B. W. Robert-
son, D. WHliams, and J. S. McLachlan.
Prayer was offered by the Rev. Enoch Barker.
On motion the meeting then adjourned.
J. B. Saer,
Mimmff Secretofy.
ANNUAL REPORT.
The Direct<»s of the Congr^ational Pubfishing Company
heiewith sulHnit to the sfaarehcdders thor Financial Statement,
far die year ending 31st May, 18S3, and in additiofi make die
ficdlowing Rqxurt:
During the year tbey issued ^gfat additional diares of the
stock of the Company. Tbey wish they coold announcre a
larger increase under this head.
\¥ith reelect to the <Jd dAt of the Conqnny, rdying on
the promises of d<Miatioiis to the Liqoidatioii Fund* diey have
ANNUAL REPORT. I43
made arrangements by which the account due to the printers
has been discharged. Several of the sums promised have been
received, and they hope that the remainder will soon be for-
warded to them.
The Canadian Independent has continued to be edited
during the year by the Rev. John Burton, B.D. The Directors
feel they are under great obligations to Mr. Burton for the
able manner in which he has conducted the magazine. His
services have been gratuitously rendered, and also those of
Mr. Revell, the Business Manager. The return from the
weekly to the monthly issue has proved itself to be a judicious
movement. In consequence of it, and by careful management,
the periodical has been published during the year 1882 free of
debt. It cannot however be expected that the Directors will
be able to obtain, for an indefinite period, valuable services for
nothing; indeed, they are sorry to be in a position that obliges
them to accept assistance on such terms, and in order to enable
them to act differently, the subscription list should be enlarged,
so that more funds may be acquired. Besides it must be
remembered, that subscription lists are, from various circum-
stances, liable to lose some of their members, and new names
ought to be secured to, at least, fill up the deficiencies thus
caused.
The Rev. Dr. Jackson has edited the Year Book for 1882-3
with the usual diligence and success. This volume is a worthy
companion of its predecessors.
The Directors refer with great sorrow to the loss they sus-
tained in April last by the death of their esteemed colleague,
Mr. George Robertson, of Kingston. He was a warm friend
and liberal supporter of the Company.
David Higgins,
Hon. Secretary'Trmsurer.
144 treasurer's statement.
TREASURER'S STATEMENT,
FOR THE YBAR ENDING 3IST MAY, 1883.
Dr.
To balance in Treasurer's hands ist June, 1882 9 100 01
To received for printing Reports in Year Book 513 85
Advertisements " 49 50
Donations to Liquidation Fund 320 50
Year Books 156 44
Sundries 13 61
Shares in Company 40 00
Subscriptions to Canadian Independent to
31st December, 1882 1,26507
$2.458 98
Cr.
By paid Printers f 593 81
" Office expenses and sundries 35 24
'* Expenses in connection with Year Book 95 44
" On debt due by Canadian Independent 380 00
" For publishing Canadian Independent to 31st De-
cember, 1882 1,222 86
By balance in hand for Canadian Independent to ist
January, 1883 4221
" " Year Book to 31st May, 1883 .... 8942
$2,458 98
To balance in band for Canadian Independent to ist
January, 1883 $ 42 21
•• Year Book to 31st May, 1883 .... 89 42
$131 63
Arrears due for printing Reports in Year Book 1 12 40
David Higgins,
Treasurer.
Audited and found correct.
J. C. Copp, Auditor.
Toronto, June, 1883.
PART IV.
/. — Canada Congregational Missionary Society — List of Officers
and Committees — Constitution — Proceedings of Annual Meeting —
Report of General Committee — Report of the Church Building Fund
— Report of the Executive Committee — Report of the Missionary
Superintendent — Report of Manitoba Committee — Mission District
Reports^ Western^ Central^ Eastern^ Quebec — Life Members — Sum-
mary of Contributions — Contributions for the Superintendency —
List of Payments to the Churches — Financial Statement — Manitoba
Mission Account,
//. — The Nova Scotia and New Brunswick Missionary Society —
Officers — Annual Meeting — Annual Report — Treasurer's Statement
— Contributions by Ladies* Home Missionary Society.
III. — The Canada Congregational Indian Missionary Society —
List of Officers — Constitution — Proceedings of Annual Meeting —
Annual Report — Treasurer's Statement.
IV. — The Congregational Foreign Missionary Society of B.N. A.
— Officers — Proceedings of the Annual Meeting — Annual Report —
Treasurer's Statement.
CANADjA
CONGREGATIONAL
Missionary Society.
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES FOR THE YEAR 1883^4.
PRESIDElirr :
Rev. Dr. Cornish, 177 Drummond St., Montreal.
aXIFESIKTENDEKT :
Rev. Thos. Hall, 479 Princess St., Kingston.
8E0BETABT:
Rev. Samuel N. Jackson, M.D., 84 Gore St., Kingston.
TBEASUBER:
H. N. Baird, Esq., Toronto.
HONOBABT SEOBETABT :
Rev. Henry Wilkes, D.D., LL.D.
GENEBAL COMMITTEE:
Rev. Dr. Wilkes,
Rev. Dr. Cornish,
Rev. Dr. Jackson,
Rev. Thomas Hall,
Rev. J. Burton, B.D.,
Rev. W. H. Allworth,
Rev. William Hay,
Rev. H. D. Hunter,
Rev. D. McGregor, B.A.,
Rev. R. K. Black,
Rev. J. R. Black, B.A.,
Rev. H. Pedley,' B.A.,
Mr. George Hague,
Mr. George S. Fenwick,
Mr. Henry Lyman,
Mr. James Goldie,
Mr. Joseph Barber,
Mr. Henry Cox,
Mr. J. D.^ASMITH,
Mr. p. H. Burton,
Mr. B. W. Robertson,
Mr. J. O. Wisnbr,
Mr. G. Rendell,
Mr. Edward Becket.
EXBOUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Rev. Dr. Cornish, | Rev. John Burton, B.D,,
Rev. Dr. Jackson,
Rev. Thomas Hall,
Rev. William Hay,
\ TBU8TEE8:
Mr. Chas. Paige, Mr. David Williams, Mr. Edw. Becket.
AUDIT0B8:
m
David Higgins, Esq., J. C. Copp, Esq., Toronto.
Rev. John Wood,
Rev. R. K. Black,
H. N. Baird, Esq.
NOTICE.
tt is becoming more than ever a practice among Christian
people to recognize the Lord's portion in their Last Wills and
Testaments whereby, though they be dead, they still speak
and act in the furtherance of Missionary, Educational and
Benevolent objects. American Congregationalists are among
the most wise and generous in this way, and have left legacies
of blessings for succeeding generations. Among the members
of our Congregational churches in Canada there have also
been those who have followed a like wise and generous course
of whom the late George Robertson, of Kingston, is the last
reported. It was found at^his death that he had made the
Canada Congregational Missionary Society one of the residuary
legatees.
For the guidance of those who may desire to make like
bequests the following legal form is subjoined. The amount
bequeathed may be devoted specially to the Church Extension
and Building Fund, in which case the income would only be
used, or it may be given for the general purposes of the
Society.
FORM FOR A BEQUEST.
I give and bequeath to the Canada Congregational Mission-
ary Society, incorporated by the Legislature of Ontario A.D.
1873, the sum of. out of my estate, to be
paid.. without any charge or deduction
whatever ; and I direct that the receipt of the Secretary and
Treasurer of the Society shall constitute and be a sufficient
discharge thereof.
Note. — Such bequest must be made at least six months before the
testator's decease.
CONSTlTtJTlON. I49
CONSTITUTION.
ARTICLB I. — NAMB.
This Corporation shall be called "The Canada Congregational Missionary Soci-
ety." and shall condact its operations within the limits of the Dominion of Canada.
ARTICLB II.— OBJECTS.
The objects of this Society shall be to plant and foster Congregational charches
in suitable localities ; to aid churches in sustaining their pastor3 where required.
ARTICLB III. — MEMBERSHIP.
All persons being members or adherents of Congregational churches paying
two^ dollars annually into the funds of the Society shall be members, and those
who subscribe at one time twenty dollars or more shall be life members
Churches subscribing annually ten dollars or more may be represented at the
annual meetings of the Society by one delegate, and churches subscribing
fifty dollars or more may be represented by two delegates. Each Auxiliary
Branch contributing annually to the funds of the Society ten dollars or more may
be represented by one delegate. The above mentioned subscribers and delegates
shall constitute the membership of the Corporation.
ARTICLE IV. — OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES.
The ofl&cers of this Society shall be a President, a Secretary, «p a Treasurer, a
Superintendent and two Auditors. The Standing Committees shall be a General
Committee and an Executive Committee. There shall also be a Board of three
Trustees who shall have charge of the Church Extension and Building Fund.
These officers and committees shall be appointed at the annual meeting of the
Society, and shall all be members of the Corporation. The General Committee
shall consist of not more than twenty-five members. The Executive Committee
shall be composed of the President, the Secretary, the Treasurer, the Superintend-
ent and one member from each District Association within the bounds of the
operations of the Society.
ARTICLE V. — DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES.
The President shall preside at all meetings of the Society and its committees
when practicable, and shall seek to promote the general interests of the Society's
work.
The Secretary shall have charge of the books and correspondence of the
Society, shall call the meetings of the Society and its committees, and shall
exhibit the records of proceedings at each meeting.
The Treasurer shall have charge of the funds of the Society, disbursing them
as directed by the General or Executive Committees, and shall present annually
a full account of all receipts and disbursements.
The Superintendent shall under the direction of the Executive Committee,
to whom he shall r^>ort quarterly, visit the churches of the Congregational order
within the bounds of this Society's operations with a view of deepening their interest
in its work and of securing liberal contributions for the Society and shall explore
new mission fields, secure missionaries for vacant churches and have a general
oversight of the interests and work of the Society.
The Auditors shall examine the accounts of the Society when rec^uired. and
make an annual audit of the Treasurer's ancf Trustees' books previous to the
annual meetings of the Society.
150 CONSTITUTION.
The General Committee shall exercise all the corporate powers of the Society,
have charge of the annoal mission grants made to the churches, examine, em-
ploy and direct all the missionaries of the Society, and have a general supervision
of its affairs. They shall present a r^x>rt of the work of the Sodety at each of
its annual meetings.
The Execative Committee shall have full charge and power for the administra-
tion of the affairs of the Society during the interval between the annual meeting
of the General Committee ; shall receive all applications from churches for aid
from the Society and report thereon to the General Committee to whom they
shall also make an annual report of their preceedings.
The Trustees of the Church Extension and Building Fund shall receive, hold
and invest all mone3rs collected for this special purpose, applying the income
thereof according to the directions of the General or the Executive Committee.
They shall also submit a full statement of their proceedings at each annual meet-
ing of the Society.
ARTICLB VI. — MBBTINGS.
This Corporation shall meet annually on the first Thursday after the first
Sunday in June at the place where the Congregational Union of Ontario and
Quebec assembles. A public annual missionary meeting shall be held on the
evening of the same day. Special meetings for the dispatch of special business
may be called by the Executive Committee at such time and place as may be
deemed desirable, provided that a month's notice be given thereof. The General
Committee shall nold their annual meeting at the same time and place as the
Corporation at the call of the Secretary, and the Executive Committee shall hold
their quarterly meetings at the time and place it may be agreed upon.
ARTICLE VII. — CHURCH EXTENSION AND BUILDING FUND.
All sums of money specially collected, given or bequeathed for the purpose,
together with the proceeds received from the sale of disused church property,
shall form a Church Extension and Building Fund, which shall be invested in
the hands of Trustees who shall apply the income thereof by direction of the
General or Execative Committee by way of loans or otherwise for the organiza-
tion of churches in new fields and for the erection or enlargement of places of
worship where they may be required.
ARTICLE VIII. — AUXILIARY SOCIETIES.
Auxiliary Branches of this Society may be formed in churches and localities,
to co-operate in the work of the Society. Each Branch shall at least one month
previous to the annual meeting of the Society make an annual report to the
Secretary and send to the Treasurer all funds collected on its behalf.
ARTICLE IX. — MISSIONARIES.
Each missionary in the employment of this Society must be a regularly accredited
member of a Congregational church, and shall endeavor faithfully to pro-
mote all the interests of the Congregational Denomination in Canada. He shall
send to the Secretary a half yearly statement of his work on or before the
first da3rs of December and May in each year, and furnish such statistical
returns as may be called for.
ARTICLE X. — MISSIONS.
Each church requiring a missionary grant by the General Committee must
make application therefor through the Secretary at least one month previous to
the annual meeting of the Society according to the printed forms provided, in
which a certificate to the effect that all previous pledges of support to its
pastor have been fulfilled, shall be inserted. Churches aided by this Society are
required to make an annual collection for its funds and to keep their property
sufficiently insured, and all such churches acquiring property shall have inserted
in the Trust Deed a clause providing that in case the church shall at any time
be disbanded or cease to exist the property shall revert to this Society.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ANNUAL MEETING. I5I
ARTICLB XI. — RBCBIVING AND DISMISSING PASTORS.
Churches aided by this Society are required so far as practicable in the
settlement and dismissal of pastors to carry out the recommendations passed by
the Congregational Union of Ontario and Quebec in 1876 in relation to Councils.
In cases where this is impracticable the sanction of the Executive Committee must
be obtained before a settlement or dismissal of a pastor is consummated.
ARTICLE XII. — CONVEYING PROPERTY.
The President, Secreta^ and Treasurer shall be the duly authorized persons
on behalf of the General Committee to convey and accept conveyances of real
estate as advised from time to time by the Corporation, and shall affix the
Corporation seal to all such legal documents.
ARTICLE XIII. — AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION.'
This Constitution may be altered or amended by a vote of two-thirds of the
members present at any annual meeting of the Society, one day's notice having
previously been given of the proposed amendment in writing.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ANNUAL MEETING.
The Thirtieth Annual Meeting of the Canada Congrega-
tional Missionary Society was held in the Congregational
Church, London, Ontario, on Thursday, June 7th, 1883.
The Rev. Dr. Cornish was appointed chairman, and the
Rev. J. B. Saer, minute secretary. Prayer was offered by the
Rev. Enoch Barker.
The annual report and financial statement of the Society
were presented by the Rev. Dr. Jackson, who also read the
annual report of the Executive Committee.
The Superintendent, the Rev. Thomas Hall, then presented
the report of his work.
On motion, all of these reports were received and adopted,
and the thanks of the Society were presented to Mr. Hall for
his services.
On behalf of the General Committee the following names
were submitted to constitute the General Committee for 1883-4,
which were adopted :
Revs. Dr. Wilkes, Dr. Cornish. Dr. Jackson. Thomas Hall, T. Burton. B.D.,
W. H. Allworth. John Wood, William Hay, H. D. Hunter, R. K. Black. D. Mc-
Gregor. B.A., J. K. Black, B.A., H. Pedley, B.A.. and Messrs. George Hague, G.
S. Fenwick, Henry Lyman, James Goldie, Joseph Barber, Henry Cox, J. D.
Nasmith, P. H. Burton, B. W. Robertson, G. Rendell, Edward Becket.
The following resolutions were then presented and adopted :
I. Resolved, That in view of the success with which God has been pleased to
bless the labors of our Missionary Superintendent, we recommend the perman-
ent employment of the Rev. T. Hall to the work, at a salary of 9 1200 per annum,
together with travelling expenses.
152 PROCEEDINGS OF THE ANNUAL MEETING.
2. Resolved, That our instmctions be and are hereby given to the Executive Com-
mittee, with fuU power, to secare sach legislation as may allow of the disposal
for the benefit of this society of disosed church property in the Provinces of
Ontario and Quebec.
Dr. Jackson, on behalf of the General Committee, gave
notice of motion regarding changes and amendments in the
constitution of the Society.
The meeting then adjourned until 10 a.m., on Saturday, the
9th of June.
In the evening a public missionary meeting was held. The
Rev. Dr. Cornish presided. The Rev. Dr. Jackson made a
statement concerning the work of the past year, and addresses
were given by the Revs. Thomas Hall, John Burton, B.D.,
and Dr. Stevenson. A collection of $35.05 was made in behalf
of the Society. Appropriate anthems were rendered by the
choir.
Saturday, June 9th.
An adjourned meeting of the Society was held at 10 a.m.,
the Rev. Dr. Cornish presiding.
After devotional exercises the proposed changes and amend-
ments to the constitution were presented by the Secretary.
On motion they were received and ordered to be considered
seriatim. This was done, and after various amendments
they were adopted as they now appear.
The Rev. Dr. Jackson, on behalf of the General Committee,
then presented tne following recommendations :
1. That the following be and are hereby appointed officers ior the ^current
year :
President, — Rev. Dr. Cornish.
Secretary. — Rev. Dr. Jackson.
Treasurer. — H. N. Baird, Esq.
Superintendent. — Rev. T. Hall.
Auditors. — Messrs. D. Higgins and J. C. Gopp.
2. That the following be the Executive Committee: — Rev. Dr. Cornish. Rev. Dr.
Jackson, Rev. Thos. Hall, Rev. Wm. Hay, Rev. J. Burton, B.D., Rev. J. Wood,
Rev. R. K. Black. H. N. Baird. Esq. Adopted,
3. That the following be the Trustees of the Church Extension and Building
Fund : — Messrs. C. Paige. David Williams. E. Becket. Adopted.
4. Resolved, That this Society at this its thirtieth anniversary, on the occasion
of the voluntary retirement from office of its honored Secretary-Treasurer, the
Rev. Dr. Wilkes, which office he has with great efficiency and zeal filled for the
long period of thirty years, desires to place on record its high and grateful sqppre-
ciation of the value of the services which he in that capacity has rendered to the
Society and the churches generally, and beg^ to assure him of its earnest desire
and prayer that he may long enjoy much happiness and usefulness in the future.
Resolved, further. That he be and hereby is appointed Honorary Secretary of
this Society. Adopted unanimously by a standing vote.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ANNUAL MEETING. 1 53
5. Resolved, That this Society would hereby express its sense of the great loss
sustain^ through the removal by death of the late Mr. George Robertson, of
Kingston. His deep interest and generous assistance have been largely felt in
past years, and are further evinced by the fact that this Society is made one of
his residuary legatees. He rests from his labors and his works do follow him.
We do hereby express our deep sympathy for his bereaved relations, especially
his widow, his aged mother, and his children.
Resolved, further, That a copy of the resolution be sent to his near relatives.
Adopted by a standing vote.
7. Resolved, That the Executive Committee are hereby authorized and em-
powered to take such steps as may be necessary fer the purpose of collecting the
claims held by the Society against the property in Meaford, Ont., sold to W. D.
Pollard, Esq., and against the obligation due by Mr. John Heater, Clifford, Ont.
Adopted.
8. Resolved, That the various District Secretaries be and are hereby instructed to
place all books and papers held by them and belonging to this Society in the
hands of the Secretary, who shall have them deposited in as safe a place as
possible, together with the other books and papers of this Society. Adopted.
9. Resolved, That the annual reports, lists, and other matters relating to this
annual meeting be printed in the Year Book under the direction of the Secre-
tary, and that a thousand extra copies in pamphlet form be issued for general
distribution. Adopted.
On motion by Rev. J. B. Silcox, seconded by Rev. H. D.
Powis, it was
Resolved, That the Executive Committee be recommended to purchase the
Model Deeds from the Congregational Union of Ontario and Quebec, and that
they appoint a commission to correspond with the churches and examine all the
title deeds of the churches, and at the expense of the Canada Congregational
Missionary Society make such amendment of church deeds as will bring them
into harmony with Section X. of the Amended Constitution.
On motion of the Rev. J. B. Silcox, it was
Resolved, That the Treasurer of the Societv be required to give sufficient bonds
to the Society for the faithful use and security of the funds entrusted to him.
On motion by Rev. Dr. Jackson, it was
Resolved, That in the case of any vacancy occurring in the offices of the
Society, the Executive Committee have power to appoint to or fill such vacancy.
On motion it was resolved that the report of the Manitoba
Committee be read, which was done.
On motion the report was received and adopted, with the
addition that the matter be referred to the Executive Com-
mittee for action, and that the Secretary be requested to
arrange with the Business Committee of the Union for a
meeting on Monday for a general conference on this work.
On motion it was resolved that the minutes be taken as
read. The meeting was closed by Rev. Professor Fenwick
offering prayer. »
On motion the Society adjourned, to meet in Montreal on
the Thursday after the first Sunday in June, 1884.
J. B. Saer,
Minute Secretary,
London, June loth, 1883.
154 ANNUAL REPORT.
ANNUAL REPORT.
This thirtieth annual review of the Society's proceedings
awakens gratitude to God for enabling it to prosecute with
fresh zest and hopefulness the important work committed to
its charge. At the last annual meeting an Executive Commit-
tee was appointed, with instructions to obtain if practicable
the services of a Superintendent of Missions to work through-
out the field under their directions, and to devise and report
upon an enlarged and more efficient policy. As that com-
mittee will present their own report, it is only needful here to
mention that having by special circular obtained the needful
funds, they succeeded in obtaining the services of a brother
eminently adapted to the work — the Rev. Thomas Hall — who
has for six months (up to April) been engaged in visiting the
churches and looking after both forsaken and new spheres of
labor, and who has by his cheerful, bright and exceedingly
active movements already largely increased the income of the
Society. It will appear from his report, and that of the
Executive Committee, that there is a sad lack of suitable
ministers, which could it be supplied would enable the Society
at once to greatly extend its operations. The Lord of the
harvest must be importuned for such supply, and all judicious
measures to obtain the men should )De adopted.
The number of ministers on our list this year has been
twenty-three, exclusive of the students and the Superintendent
of Missions. Their work will be noticed in the district and
other reports. Their relations with the Society have been
happy, and they are worthy of all honor. The details of pay-
ment to the churches are appended.
The Colonial Missionary Society has given the twenty per
cent., which this year amounts to more than last year, and
which in the coming year will be a much larger sum, because
of the increase this year in the amount contributed. That
Society also placed the sum of ;f 150 sterling in the hands of
the committee for the special work in Manitoba and the
North- West Territories. The account of its expenditure is
appended to the " General Statement." The total receipts for
the year, exclusive of those for Manitoba, but including
$507.26 from the Colonial Missionary Society, amount to
$4,041.54, to which must be added a balance from last year of
$332.40. This combined amount has been disposed of as per
REPORT OF CHURCH BUILDING FUND. 1 55
audited account' appended, except a balance in the treasury of
$405.61, which is less than half of what will be required to pay
the quarter due first of July. The comparison with the last
two years is as follows :
RSCBIPTS.
1881. 1882. 1883.
Western Ontario 405 684 1065
Central Ontario 420 637 648
Eastern Ontario 731 713 930
Quebec 519 517 1302
EXPENDITURE.
I88I. 1882. 1883.
Western Ontario 368 772 1303
Central Ontario 1002 916 990
Eastern Ontario 448 452 946
Quebec 537 525 419
Missionary Superintendent *.. .... 575
All which is respectfully submitted.
Henry Wilkes,
General Secretary-Treasurer.
Montreal, June i, 1883.
REPORT OF TI^E CHURCH BUILDING FUND,
The last report (Year Book, 1882 p. 177) contains a full
explanation of the state and present prospects of this fund,
a condition which remains practically unchanged. I have
written twice to Mr. Pollard asking for the interest due in
November, 1882, or the principal and interest, but have not
received a reply. I have written to Mr. John Heater pressing
him to fulfill his promise to pay off the mortgage in the
autumn of 1882, but no response whatever has been received.
It would appear that measures will have to be taken to com-
pel attention to these matters.
I have for the present transferred to this fund the sum of
$95 acknowledged elsewhere as received for "Church Ex-
tension.*' The present state of the fund on deposit in the
City and District Savings Bank is :
Balance on hand as per last report 9837.03
Interest 93522. less 92 for copy of Frome Church Deed 33.22
Transferred amount received for Church Extension 95.00
9965-25
Henry Wilkes,
Montreal, May 30, 1883. Acting Treasurer.
156 RftPORT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTED.
REPORTiOF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
At the annual meeting of this Society, held in Brantford on
the 8th of June, 1882, an Executive Committee was appointed
with full power to transact business relating to the Society
between the annual meetings, with instructions to meet quar-
terly. It was further commissioned to appoint a Missionary
Superintendent, to formulate a future policy for the conduct
of the Society, and to nominate a Secretary and Treasurer for
the succeeding year.
Four meetings of the committee have been held, at each of
which nearly all the members were present, and the questions
referred have received careful consideration. The committee,
after correspondence with the Second Congregational church,
Kingston, and its pastor, were so fortunate as to secure the
services of the Rev. Thomas Hall for the office of Superintend-
ent of Missions. Mr. Hall entered upon the duties of his
office on the ist of October last, having been set apart to the
special work by a service held in Emmanuel church, Montreal,
on the 27th of September. He has since prosecuted the work
with energy and success, the results of which testify to the
wisdom in providing the office and of the appointment made
thereto.
In the instructions given by the committee to the Superin-
tendent he was requested : i. To visit all the churches of the
Congregational order in the various districts and mission
fields and endeavor to develop a greater interest in the work of
the Society and secure an increase of funds for its support.
2. To promote the organization of local auxiliary societies.
3. To co-operate with vacant churches in efforts to obtain
pastors or temporary supplies. 4. To explore new fields for
missionary operations, visit former stations now unoccupied
and, where advisable, suggest to feeble churches the benefit of
uniting under one pastorate with a view of economy and
efficiency of labor. 5. To look after disused church property
and consider what should be done with it, and see that church
premises are properly deeded and insured. 6. To encourage
suitable young men in various churches to present themselves
for training in the College as candidates for the ministry,
7. To make an effort to secure subscriptions for a Church
Extension Fund of twenty thousand dollars.
RMPOftT OF EXECtJTIVE COMMITTEE. I57
In making the appointment of a Superintendent, the com-
mittee were made ^ware that there were not sufficient funds in
the treasury after the annual appropriations were drawn to
meet the additional expenses which the office called for ; there-
fore, ^hat the income of the following year might not be drawn
upon and that the work might have a fair start, circulars
were sent to various members of our churches asking for
special contributions to meet this demand. In answer to
these, $556.45 have been sent to the Treasurer to which the
sum of 20 per cent will be added by the Colonial Missionary
Society, making in all $667.74. When in addition to this it
is stated that Mr. Hall, in order to aid the committee in the
inauguration of this work, made considerable personal sacrifice
by consenting to receive for the first year a small and inad-
equate salary, it will be seen that very little demand has been
made upon the ordinaryfundsof the Society by the committee.
A report ofthe work done will be submitted by the Superin-
tendent. The committee are so impressed with the necessity
of continuing this service, and are so satisfied with the results
thus far that they unanimously reccommend that Mr. Hall's
appointment at an adequate salary be made permanent.
In the opinion of the Executive . Committee the changes
already, adopted as well as those proposed by the Society such
as the institution of auxiliary branches, the formation of an
Executive Committee, the appointment of a Superintendent,
and the separation of the offices of Secretary and Treasurer,
call for changes in the present constitution. Therefore, the
report of the committee on the future policy and conduct of
the Society is presented in the draft of an amended form of
the constitution. In formulating this, much valuable assist-
ance has been received from yarious members of the Society
by way of suggestions, and legal advice has been taken that no
provision in the Act^f Incorporation should be vitiated. The
committee have also had under consideration the draft of a
constitution for auxiliary societies which will be submitted for
your approval and adoption.
In conclusion, the Executive Committee would express their
conviction that the present Conditions and the future outlook of
the Society are brighter and more hopefiil than they have been
for many years, and we hope and pray that all the members of
our churches will do their utmost to fiirther its interests for
the glory of God and the good of their fellow-men.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
Samuel N. Jackson,
Home Secretary.
Toronto, June 3th, 1883.
158 superintendent's report.
SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT.
In submitting my first report I would express my deep
gratitude to the brethren for their confidence in me when they
called me to the work, and for their hearty and zealous co-
operation since. I have visited every one of our missions in
the Provinces of Ontario and Quebec, and have pleasure in
bearing unhesitating testimony to the value of the work which
they have doj^e in the past, and to their efl&ciency at the
present time. Many of them are on the way to be self-
sustaining, and will shortly be independent of your Society.
In the peculiar circumstances of others they will be more or
less dependent on the funds of the Society for years to come.
But it should be sufl&cient to satisfy the subscribers to be
assured that these mission churches supply a pressing need, and
and in some instances furnish the sole opportunity that a small
scattered population have to hear the gospel of our salvation.
Moreover, they are constantly sending their numbers to swell
the congregations in our city churches. To neglect our vil-
lages and country churches would, therefore, be unchristian,
unkind, suicidal.
I have presented the claims of your Society before almost
every church of our denomination in these two Provinces, and
have been well received. Most of our self-supporting churches
were at first connected with your Society, and I have heard
many expressions of gratitude for timely assistance ; besides,
others by liberal contributions tp your funds, have testified
their appreciation of your service in past years. I was par-
ticularly pleased with the cheerfulness wh^ph characterized the
giving throughout the churches without an exception. I have
endeavored to enlist the services of the ladies connected with
our congregations, and I have succeeded in organizing a num-
ber of auxiliaries. As occasion permitted I have addressed the
Sunday schools on the subject of Missions and suggested plans
by which the children might assist in the great work. I have
brought the claims of the church before the notice of young
men, with a view to encourage them to enter our College and
prepare for the work of the Christian ministry. I have had
the case of a number of vacant churches under consideration,
and with the advice and sanction of the Executive have suc-
ceeded in finding suitable supplies for nearly every one of
them. I have been making careful inquiries in several centres
superintendent's report. 159
of population with a view to commence mission work, and I
am prepared to recommend quite a number of such centres as
promising fields as soon as we have the men and the means.
Besides conducting an extensive correspondence arising out
of my work, and holding numerous conferences with the officials
of the churches, I have preached or lectured during the past
eight months 297 times, and travelled over 11,000 miles. The
extreme severity of the winter rendered the work somewhat
trying, and no doubt militated against a good attendance at
many of our missionary meetings. I think I can make a second
visit to the churches with very much more profit and success.
But we must not be satisfied merely to maintain our present
position ; the fields are white unto harvest, and numerous con-
siderations beckon us to enter and reap. Circumstances are
highly favorable to the development of our principles and to
a rapid increase of churches of our faith in the Dominion.
New fields requiring missionary effort are opening in Mani-
toba and the North-West. Our testimony for Christ, our
earnest labor for the salvation of souls, our co-operation in
laying the foundations of Christian institutions, are needed.
We will be sadly recreant to our mission as Congregationalists
if we either neglect the work or delay in entering upon it. We
do need a very large increase in the income of the Society and
I have no doubt we are able to get it. It cannot be that the
churches in England are aware of the pressing and increasing
need of this country, without doing a very great deal more to
assist us in planting churches among the thousands that are
daily sent to our shores. We should aim at an income of
$20,000, per annum. Less than this will be unworthy of our
denomination, and the cause we labor to promote, and in-
adequate to the demands of the hour. We earnestly call for
a renewed consecration of talent and time and wealth. Only
once in a life time will the circumstances of our nation afford
such an opportunity of usefulness or demand such sacrifices.
Thomas Hall,
Superintendent of Missions.
Kingston, June, 1883.
l6o REPORT OF THE MANITOBA COMMITTEE.
REPORT OF THE MANITOBA COMMITTEE.
Your committee deeply regret that they have not a more
encouraging report to lay before you. The lack of means and
especially of suitable men to undertake what is required have
been the barriers in their way. There is much need of prayer
to the Lord of the harvest to send forth into it His own chosen
laborers.
Immediately after the last annual meeting the respected
evangelist so well known among many of our churches, the
Rev. Robert Mackay, was asked to spend the summer in mis-
sionary work among the people of Manitoba and the North-
West, with special regard in the first place to Brandon. He
cheerfully complied with the request of the committee who
simply undertook to defray his expenses. After spending
several weeks at Brandon where he was received very cor-
dially, gathering the friends together and ministering to them,
Mr. Mackay conferred with them in regard to the future. It
was agreed that until a church building was erected, which was
absolutely needful even for a successful beginning, they would
continue to worship in other churches and look forward to
organize a congregation in due time. Mr. Mackay then pro-
ceeded with his evangelistic work day by day and on the
Lord's Day as he had opportunity. He followed the line of
railway, preached to larger or smaller assemblies of workmen,
of immigrants, and of others who were scattered here and
there as pioneer settlers. He visited Portage la Prairie, met
members of our churches in Ontario there and conferred with
them in regard to their wants and plans. He visited, also.
Pilot Mound, conferred with Mr. Brown and friends, and held
several services there, and received a written promise from a
resident of a suitable piece of land as a gift whereon to erect a
church building. The committee feel much indebted to Mr.
Mackay for his labors and self-denying work in Manitoba and
the North-West Territory. His reports were sent to England.
Soon after Mr. Mackay's return in the autumn the com-
mittee entered into correspondence with the Rev. Charles
Duff, M.A., so well known to our churches in Ontario and in
the Maritime Provinces, with a view to his undertaking work
in Manitoba. As a man of a true missionary spirit, of much
experience, and of a calm and ripe judgment, he might prove
a great blessing at this stage of our work, and it was deemed
REPORT OF THE ONTARIO WESTERN DISTRICT. l6l
very desirable to obtain his services. They were at length
secured, and at the very close of 1882 he proceeded to the
field, leaving his family in Toronto. The instructions given
were quite general, nearly everything being left to his own
judgment. He was to visit Winnipeg to confer with Mr. Sil-
cox and his friends, to proceed to Brandon and to Portage la
Prairie, and to act as he might deem best when on the ground,
whether to commence his ministry in the first or last mention-
place. He was received at Brandon with much kindness and
attention, but it was deemed best to proceed definitely with
his ministerial work at Portage. There he has been laboring
from early in January until the present time. He has sent to
the committee many valuable observations which cannot fail to
be of much use to their successors. He has had the hearty
co-operation of a few earnest friends, but just at present the
town is losing many of its inhabitants who are not replaced by
newcomers, so that the result remains uncertain.
The committee lost the valuable services of their secretary
on his removal to England in November last, since which time,
at their request. Dr. Wilkes has acted in his stead. It is
recommended that until a District Committee can be formed
in Manitoba, the work hitherto conducted by that committee
be placed in the hands of the Executive Committee at Toronto.
Henry Wilkes,
Montreal, June, 1883. Secretary.
REPORT OF THE ONTARIO WESTERN DISTRICT.
This report must be very imperfect owing to the removal
from the district of the secretary, the Rev. Charles Duff.
Late in the year I was requested to act in his stead, but the
papers did not come to hand until late in the year, and some
of the reports have not been handed in, among them that of
Tilbury and Edgeworth. — An application for aid from this
mission came before the General Committee, but no report
firom the missionary, the Rev. J. Burgess.
Kelvin and New Durham, — This field is in a very prosperous
condition under the pastorate of the Rev. C. S. Pedley. In
the latter place a beautiful new brick church has been erected
and nearly paid for, and several members were added to the
roll during the year. The church building at Kelvin was
burned in April, but a new one is already in course of erection
and will be completed by the end of October next.
St, Catharines, — This report comes in better form than any
of the others. The pastor, Rev. W. Wetherald writes :
l62 REPORT OF THE ONTARIO CENTRAL DISTRICT.
" On the whole I am able to report in a brighter and more hopeful strain than
at any previous time. The services are well attended, and the prospect for build-
ing at an early period is good, though help from the churches abroad will be
UMded."
Wingham. — This church is now worshiping in their new and
commodious edifice, and as soon as the debt is paid hope to
be self-supporting. Several ^families have removed to the
North-West, but others are filling up the blanks and six per-
sons have been added to the membership during the year.
Peace and co-operation abound and all are very hopeful for
the future.
Kincardine. — Mr. Skinner has asked to be relieved fi*om this
mission that the church may be at liberty to call a minister
having a knowledge of the Gaelic language, which, he thinks, is
essential to the successful working of this large and important
field. The Sabbath school is in a very prosperous state, as
also a Young People's Association which has a membership
of more than sixty.
William Hay,
Scotland, June i8th, 1883. Secretary pro tern.
REPORT OF THE ONTARIO CENTRAL DISTRICT.
The work of our indefatigable Mission Superintendent, Mr.
Hall, is promising fruit in this needy district, and his full
reports will render our task of reporting light. A brief survey
of the field we give.
Toronto, Western, — This church continues on our list. It
may be questioned whether the full extent of growth has not
been reached by the church with its present building. A debt
comparatively large cramps effort for proceeding with improve-
ments. Efforts are being made to remove this hinderance,
and we anticipate steady growth when a church building
proper shall be undertaken. Meantime continued aid is
asked for.
Riverside proceeds in its quiet earnest way. The improved
condition of our missionary enterprise will, it is hoped, enable
us to put the mission on a more permanent basis and thus
secure a more rapid development.
Unionville meanwhile is closed, yet we hope to hear of this
church. Services are being given from Stouffville, though the
present arrangement must be considered temporary.
Whitby may meanwhile be written off.
Manilla is enjoying the services during the summer of a
REPORT OF THE ONTARIO EASTERN DISTRICT. 163
student, and a new church has been opened here. The friends
are earnest and encouraged.
Bowmanville is not only hopeful but steadily progressing. It
asks for a diminished grant this year, and looks confidently
forward to being off our mission list ere long.
Barrie has erected a neat church building, and has establish-
ed itself in the confidence of the public. This church manifests
all the vigor of youth, and promises to more than repay any
temporary aid needed to establish it in its thriving town.
Church Hill at present is enjoying service from Mr. Robert-
son, of Georgetown, who reports a work of grace among the
people, resulting in additions to the church and activity, es-
pecially among the young.
Newmarket continues to enjoy the patient labor of Mr. Smith,
is improving the building, and the church, "is slowly gaining
the sympathy and confidence of the public." We must not
let Newmarket go.
Alton, North Erin and Caledon are being worked together
this summer by a student, and we hope yet to be able to record
a complete re-establishment of church property here.
Pine Grove is enjoying student supply with benefit.
We want men, money too, but especially men to work disinter-
estedly and perserveringly for Christ, and for a cause that holds
the testimony of an evangel untrammelled by adventitious
props.
John Burton,
Toronto, May 28th, 1883. Secretary.
REPORT OF THE ONTARIO EASTERN DISTRICT.
It is a matter for thankfulness to God that all the churches
in this district are supplied.
Brockville church, which has been closed for several years,
has been re-opened by the action of the committee. The
Rev. W. H.Hue de Bourck, who has done so much, and has
been so successful in building up weak churches, and giving
them valuable and beautiful church property, was requested by
the committee to undertake the resuscitation of the cause there.
He commenced his labors about the ist of November under
great discouragement, there being only three or four persons
that could be counted on for a congregation at the first ser-
vice ; there were, however, a larger number present. Mr.
Hue de Bourck has succeeded in improving the church build-
164 REPORT OF THE ONTARIO EASTERN blSTRlCT.
ingy and has spent $100 of his own, in addition to an amount
which had been paid from another source. He has also re-
organized the church, receiving several into fellowship who
were never connected with the congregation before. Mr.
Hue de Bourck " had planned some great efforts for Brockville,"
but owing to the ill health of Mrs. Hue de Bourck she could
not be removed from Quebec, and to the great regret of the
committee he had to vacate the field in the end of April. He
is succeeded by Mr. James W. Pedley, one of the students of
our College, who will carry on the work during the summer
months.
Belleville.— Rev. Wm. Stacey, who commenced his ministry
in Belleville about the ist of August, reports as follows:
" I found the church very low in numbers and in finances, but having come
from England for the purpose of endeavoring to resuscitate the church I went
to work in prayer and faith, and have had the satisfaction of seeing steady im-
provement in numbers, giving, attention to ordinances, and I trust also in con-
versions. Since I came we have lost four members by removal to other cities,
two new members have been admitted, and we expect several to unite with us
soon. Our numbers just now. as near as I can ascertain, are twenty-four members
and a congregation of about sixty. Out of this small number our Sabbath
services are attended by from forty to sixty persons. Our Sunday school num-
bers about thirty."
After referring to the debt on the church, and to an effort he
proposed making to meet part of the same, he says :
" As regards the future we have canvassed the congregation and we have funds
promised in weekly offerings sufficient to pay the church's amount to minister's
salary, interest, and incidental expenses ; so that with help to pay what is now
due we can start fairly for the future. We have elected three deacons as also
secretary and treasurer, and are all working nicely together."
St. Elmo and Martintown. — The churches under the pastoral
care of the Rev. D. Macallum are prosperous, and are practi-
cally more than self-supporting — as they only ask for $100 —
and have paid to our funds $127 which is an increase upon
what they raised last year.
Middleville. — Rev. E. C. W. MacColl, B.A., assumed the
pastoral care of this church in November last, and they have
at last decided to build a new house of worship which is greatly
needed.
Vankleek Hill and Hawkesbury have been supplied regularly
by students from the College during the whole of the winter.
Mr. W. H. Way for the students reports :
" According to your request I send you a brief report of the churches at
Hawkesbury, Vankleek Hill and Sandy Hill. Regarding the first I found the
congregation chiefly composed of Presbyterians, Baptists, and a few Methodists ;
the latter two have no place of worship there, nor do they conduct any service.
The total membership is five, but the congregations are good. The church build-
ing is badly in need of repairs ; it requires a new roof, towards which 930 or 940
has been raised. The membership at Vankleek Hill is about eighteen, all of whom
are very much attached to our principles and contributors to the society. The
REPORT OF THE QUEBEC 1>1STR1CT. 165
attendance at Sandy Hill is about thirty. The service is held in a small school-
house, and those who attend take a great intesest in the services — one family has
been especially blessed."
Since the above was written the committee have decided
to send Mr. B. W. Westlake, B.A., of Queen's College,
who is in fellowship with the First Congregational Church,
Kingston, to Vankleek Hill and Hawkesbury for the summer.
This is of course decided upon with the concurrence of the
church.
R. Mackay,
Kingston, May 7th, 1883. Secretary.
REPORT OF THE QUEBEC DISTRICT.
The following extracts are made from the reports of mis-
sionaries in this district and must suffice for the annual report
on account of the sickness of the secretary, the Rev. Dr.
Duff, who has been unable to make out the statements as
usual. Fitch Bay is no longer on the list of aided churches,
and is progressing under its honored pastor, the Rev. L. P.
Adams.
Eaton. — The Rev F. James began work here in S|eptember,
1882 and was installed on the 9th of November. He speaks
of receiving much kindness from the people and reports as
follows :
" The Sabbath services are well attended, much better than when I came at
first, and there seems to be a spirit of hearing amongst the people. I trust that
through hearing many may be led to 'believe and live.' I preach three times
every Sabbath, twice at Eaton, and on alternate Sabbath afternoons at Learned
Plain and at the Kingsley neighborhood. At this latter station the people have
not been in the habit of having preaching on the Sabbath, and they seem greatly
to appreciate the services. I also conduct a service here once a month on the
Wednesday evening which is also well attended. We have recently lost one of
our members by death, who was one of the original settlers in this part of the
country. I trust that many may be added to the church as the result of my
labors. * * * It is my prayer and desire that my labors may be abundantly
blessed in the conversion of sinners and in the edification of His saints."
Under date of April, 1883, Mr. James reports :
" Since writing my last report we have been forcbly reminded of the fact that
this is -a world of change, for changes have occurred and are occurring in the
experience of the church here which serve to render the outlook for the future
anything but bright. We have lost several members by death and removals.
The first to be called away was Mrs. Powers, the beloved wife of Dr. Powers.
She was a.most active and useful member of the church and one whom we could
ill afford to spare, for she will be greatly missed in the Sabbath school, in the
choir, and in the social gathering, where she rendered invaluable service. A
l56 ftftPOftt OF THE OUEBEC DISTRICT.
week later Mrs. French, wife of Deacon French, was called to follow those who
have gone before. Since then Deacon Caswell has been called to his rest and
reward. He had been a consistent and useful member, and up to ¥rithin a recent
period was most regular in his attendance at the means of grace. We have also
lost by removals Mr. and Mrs. Hill, and Mrs. Nelson Hill, who have taken up
their residence at Stanstead. All these were useful members oi the church.
Mr. Hill was church clerk, superintendent of the Sabbath school, and leader of
church choir. Mrs. Hill was also a great helo in the choir, while Mrs. N. Hill
was very useful as a visitor of the sick. In addition to all these I may say, which
I do wiUi feeling of deep regret, that our valued friend Dr. Powers has decided to
leave the neighborhood in about a month. His removal will be deeply regretted
as he has be^ a liberal supporter of the cause here and has had its w^fare near
his heart. I trust that others may be raised up to fill the vacent places, but at
present there seems no prospect of it, and all we can do is to labor and wait.
During the winter the services have generally been well attended, and the people
continue to listen with deep interest to the proclamation of the truth The past
few weeks the numbers have somewhat fallen off, owing to the state of the roads
which render it impossible for those at a distance to come. From the same cause,
and also from the fact that I have been suffering from an attack of bronchitis, I
have been unable to supply the out-stations on the Sabbath afternoon. I have,
however, managed, with the exception of one Sabbath, to conduct the two ser-
vices at Eaton. During the past,* believers have been edified, and I am anx-
iously expecting to see sinners converted. May the Lord grant it. and that
speedly."
Franklin Centre. — There is no report from this field. The
Rev. J. C. Wright has resigned to take charge of the churches
at Oro and Rugby. The Superintendent visited the church
last winter and secured them a supply for a term, and student
Currie has labored here during the vacation. A missionary is
greatly needed for this place.
Inverness. — The Rev. Charles E. Bolton, under date of Jan-
uary 22nd, makes his report. Mr. Bolton has since left this
mission and is supplying the church at Wiarton, Ont. :
*' I have to report attendance of our services as follows : At the cha^>el,
average sixty, not as large as you ought to expect at an old and central place of
worship, but removal of portions of families and entire families explains the
reason, and there are reasons to expect a still greater decrease during the present
3^ear, in fact we will be, I fear, compeUed to follow our people to Manitoba
or go to some other field ; however, more of that anon. In the out-stations the
attendance has been better than last year, in one school-house averaging from
seventy-five to eighty, and in the other thirty-five. I may say that in sdl our ser-
vices much interest is manifested, and we are trusting and waiting for a blessing
from on high. In r^ard to visiting, I have visited a good deal outside of our
denomination, and my visits were welcomed. I trust that, though there was
much heard that was what one would like, yet it was not wholly in vain. Pa^oral
visiting is a problem to old pastors. I hear some say, and I need not be surprised
that it is one to a young pastor. You will want to know how I am getting on
with my French work. Well. I have been much disappointed ; as I was planning
and getting things, as I thought, just in order, I was taken sick and am now
only recovering ; however, even then it is not without its little gain. I have given
away some tracts and testaments (portions) as I had opportunity, which, by the
blessing of God. may be useful in the extension of His work oi salvation and by
God's grace more shall follow. One more notice and that is I must acknowledge
the kindness and the liberality of my people. They do what they can and do it
cheerfuUv may God bless them ; they have added quite substantially to my
salary."
REPORT OF THE QUEBEC DISTRICT. 167
Waterville. — The Rev. George Purkis in January reported
as fpUows :
" In my last report I stated it was the intention of our people to provide sheds
for the horses and the contract was let, and while I was away attending the
Union meeting in Brantford they were built, so that when I reached home I found
them finished and ready for use. and they have been a great comfort. These
were built by special subscription. I am not sure, but think it is pretty nearly
all paid, at least the contractor was settled with some time ago. Duriog the
winter our frieods have held socials, a tea meeting, and a concert, the proceeds of
which have been applied to purposes of the church building. About 9135 was
raised this way. There has been no change in our membership since last
report. We received two on profession at the New Year, which does not
belong to this report."
Under date of May 8th, Mr. Purkis says :
" By the good providence of God I have been able to attend to my work during
the year with the exception of four weeks last summer, when I was laid up
through lameness. There has been a good attendance at Waterville and Capel-
ton, and of late I have thought there was a much greater amount of seriousness
in the congregation in the latter place, if the ^parent attention of the people to
the word preached is any indication. .1 should hope the time is not far distant
when fruit will appear. May the Lord grant to us showers of blessing. There is
not much difference in the other out-stations. We have not made any increase in
membership during the year, having received two on profession of faith, dismissed
one by letter, and having had to remove one by discipline, leaving the member-
ship as before seventy-five. I am thankful to say that the small debt of ^54. stand-
ing against our church property, has been paid off, and good sheds have been built
and paid for. It is a good thing in church matters as well as in private life to
endeavor to go on the principle laid down by the apostles, ' Owe no man any
thing.' That the Lord may grant us and all our churches spiritual prosperity, is
my prayer I had omitted saying how much our people appreciated the
visit of the Rev. T. Hall. It evidently did good, and I am glad to see an im-
provement in the contributions for the missionary society, although he was not
long enough here to get a woman's branch formed. As a result of his visit there
has been one organized, and they will report the results at the end of their year.'*
i68
LIFE HBHBERS.
LIFE MEMBERS.
By the donation of twenty dollars and upwards, at
commencement of the Society ; five names of the
were life members of the Canada East Society.
tiie
marked r)
Alexander. Charles. Montreal.
Alexander. Henry M.. Montreal.
Allworth. Rev. W. H.. Frome. Ont., by
N. Hamilton. Esq.
Allworth. Mrs. Rev. W. H., by N.
Hamilton. Esq.
Anderson. Mrs. A., Georgetown. Ont..
by George Anderson.
Anderson, George. Georgetown.
Anderson W., t^ G. Anderson.
Armstrong. George. Fergns, Ont.
Armstrong. Francis. Fergus, OnL. by
her husband.
*Baylis, James. Montreal.
Baylis. Mrs. James, by her husband.
Baylis. Mary, by her father.
Brown. Annie C.. by her father.
Baylis, Rosa E., by her father.
Baylis, James Adams, by his father.
Barber. Mrs. Tames. Georgetown. Ont.
Barber. Isab^la, per James Barter,
Barber. Miss H. F.. by Jas. Barber. Esq.
Barber. Jos.. Esq.. Geor^tovm. Out
Barber. I. M.. B.A.
Barber, Frederick, per Tos^h Barber.
Barber. Miss, per Joseph Barber.
Barber. Miss Jessie, by Joseph Barber.
Barber. Nellie, by Joseph Barber.
Barber. W. M.. per Joseph Barber.
Barton. Mrs. J. C, Montreal, by her
husband.
Bogart. D.D.. Belleville. Ont.
Boyd. James. Vankleek Hill.
Bray, Rev. A. J.. Montreal.
Burton. P. H., Toronto.
Burton, Mrs. P. H.. by her husband.
Burton. Alfred, by bis father.
Burton. Edgar S.. by his father.
Butters, Damiel. Chicago.
Clark. J. P.. London. -England.
Clarke. Rev. W. F., Winnipeg, by Mr.
E. H. Potter.
Chapman, Rev. Charles. Plymouth.
Eng.. by Thos. Robertson. Esq.
Clonents, Mrs. N. K. by her husband.
Clements. Mrs. E. F.. by her husband.
Cooper. James. Toronto. Ont.
Craig. Miss Jane, by Kingston Sunday
School.
Cushing. Charles, Mootreal.
Day. Rev. B. W.. Lanark. Ont.. by tiie
Markham Sunday School.
Dempster. Mrs. George, by her father,
the Rev. J. Wood.
Dennis. Freeman. Yarmouth. N.S.
Dennis, Mrs. F., by her husband.
Diploch. Miss, by the Kingston Sunday
School.
Dougall, John. Montreal.
Dunn. Robert, Mootraal.
Dunn, Mrs. Robert, by her husband.
Dunn, John M.. by his father.
Duff. Rev. Arch.. D J>.. by the church
at Lennoxville.
Ebbs. Rev. £.. by N. Hamflton, Esq.
Ebbs, Mrs. Rev. Ed., liy hsr husband.
Fenwick. Pntf., Montreal, by G.Robert-
son, senr., Esq.
Fenwick, G. S., Kingston, Ont.
Fenwick. Arthur M., Kingston, Out.
*Fisher, Mrs. Doctor, Montreal.
Foulds. John, New York.
Gibson, Mrs. Rev. Dr.. London, Eng..
by Dr. Wilkes.
Gibson, Henry Wilkes, by his grand-
father. Dr. AVilkes.
Good Willie. Mrs. G., by Mr. J. Barber, sr
Hendry. MrsTThos., Riverside. Cal.
Hendry. K. N., Riverside. Cal..byIQng-
ston Sunday School.
Hibbard. W. R.. Montreal.
Hague. George. MontreaL
Hamilton, Mrs. Norman, Paris. Ont.,
by her husband.
Hamilton, Elisabeth Sarah, Paris, Ont..
by her father.
Hannan, M., Montreal.
Heath. John. Montreal.
Hurst. Mrs. John C. by Joseph Barber.
Hutchins, Benjamin, Kansas City. U.8.
Hammond. Mrs.. Kingston. Ont.
Ireland, William. San Francisco.
Jackson. Rev. S. N.. M.D., Kingston, by
James Smith, Esq.
f ackson, Mrs. S. N.. by her husband.
Jackson. John Holmes, by his father.
Jackson. Horatio Nelson, by his father.
Jackson. William Parkyn. by his father.
JUFE MEMBERS. I69
ackson, Samud HoUister, by his father. Robertson, Mrs. George, senr., Kingston .
ackson, Joseph Addison, by his father. Robertson. Mrs. George, junr., by her
amieson, R. C. Montreal. husband
' amieson, Mrs. R. C, by her husband. Robertson. B. W., Kingston. Ont.
ames. Mrs. S. E., by late Norman Robertson, William, Lanark, Ont.,
Hamilton, Esq. Robertson, Mrs. Wm., by her husband.
Jarvis. T., Ottawa, by the Sunday School. Robertson. Thomas. Compton. Que.
Lamb, W. A.. Ottawa, by Sunday School. Robertson. Mrs. Thos., by her husband.
Lewis. David, Toronto. • Stewart, R. D., Philadelphia.
Linton, Tames, Montreal. Savage, Alfred, Montreal.
Linton, Mrs. James, by her husband. Savage, Harry, by the Kingston Sunday
Linton, Miss Mary, Montreal. School.
Lyman, Henry, Montreal. Savage & Lyman, Montreal.
Lyman, Mrs. Henry, Montreal. Sanderson, Rev. J. G., by the Ottawa
Lyman, Theodore, Montreal. Sunday School.
Lyman, Theodore J*., by his father. Bmilie. W. C, Poughkeepsie. N.Y.
Lyman, Henry L., by his father. Smilie, Mrs. W. C, by her husband.
Leg^, Louisa, Ottawa, by her Sunday Scott. Eben, Yarmouth, N.S., by Free-
School, man Dennis. Esq.
*Mayer. J. C, Toronto. Spalding, Mrs. H. W., Lennoxville,
Macdougall, William. Montreal. Q^^m ^y ^^r husband.
McDunnough, William, Montreal. Sherman, Rev, B. B., B.D., Sherbrooke,
McEwen, John, Kingston, Ont., by the Que.
Sabbath School. Smithers, Charles F., Montreal.
McGregor, Rev. Alexander, Yarmouth, *Tyler, Rev. W.H.,Pittsfield, Mass., U.S
N.S., by N. K. Clements, Esq. Turner, John, Toronto, Ont.
McGregor, Mrs. Rev. Alex., by Free- Unsworth, Rev. J., StouflEville, Ont.. by
man Dennis, Esq. James Barber, senr.
McGregor, Eben. Yarmouth, by Free- Unsworth. Mrs. Rev. J., Stoufiville. Ont.
man Dennis, Esq. Waddingham, W., New Mexico, by the
McLachlan, J. S.. Montreal. Kingston Sunday School.
McLachlan, Mrs. J. S., Montreal. Welding, W. E., Brantford.
McLachlan. Mrs. Wm., Montreal. Welding, Mrs. W. E., by her husband.
McLachlan, William, Montreal. Winks, George, Winnip^, Man.
McLachlan, W. B., by his brother, J. S. Whitlaw, Charles, Pans, Ont.
McLachlan, Montreal. Whitlaw. Mrs. Charles, Paris, Ont.
McLachlan, Winifred, by her father. Whitney, N. S., Montreal.
Moss. George H., Montreal. Whitney. Mary, Montreal, by Mrs. J. E.
Marling, Rev. F. H., New York, by N. Mills.
McEachem. Esq. Wilkes, Henry. D.D., LL.D., by M. F.
Miner, T. C. H., Granby. & B. W.
Nivin, William. Montreal. Wilkes, Mrs. Rev. H., by her husband.
O'Hara, H. Toronto, Ont. Wilkes, T. Holmes, by his father. ^
Perry, William Albert, by Freeman Wilkes, Cybella C, by her father.
Dennis, Esq., Yarmouth, N.S. Wilkes, Miss A. D'., by her father.
Porteous, John. Montreal Wilkes, James, Brantford, Ont.
Porteous. Mrs. John, Montreal. Wilkes, Mrs. James, by her husband.
Porteous, Miss M. F., by her father. Wilkes, Henry, by his grandfather. Dr.
Porteous, George, Montreal, by his Wilkes.
father. Wilkes, Cybella Charlotte, by her grand-
Porteous, Miss Florence, by her father. father. Dr. Wilkes.
Potter, Mrs. E. H., by the late Mr. E. Wood, Rev. John, Ottawa, by Mr.
H. Potter. E. H. Potter.
Reikie, Rev. T. M., by the late G. Wood. Mrs. Rev. John, by Mrs. E.
Robertson, junr., Esq., Kingston. H. Potter.
Ross , W.R., Montreal. Wood, Miss S> E., by Rev. John Wood.
Ross, Mrs., by her husband. Wood, Henry L., by Rev. John Wood.
Robertson, Robert, Lanark. Wood, Peter Wentworth, Montreal.
170 SUMMARY OF CONTRIBUTIONS,
SUMMARY OF CONTRIBUTIONS.
ONTARIO WESTERN DISTRICT.
Annual collection 9i8 50 New Durham and Kelvin 941 10
Brantford 97 20 Paris 87 25
Burford 3700 Paris, for M. S «.. 400
Burford, for M. 8* 500 Speedside 3051
Embro 42 91 St. Catharines 30 00
Frome and Shelden 24 63 St. Catharines, for M. S 10 00
Garafraxa, First 7517 Scotland 2600
Guelph 7215 Tilbury, or Edgeworth 1807
Hamilton 70 78 Tumbury 22 30
Rev. T. Baker, Hamilton . • • • 10 00 Warwick 43 29
Rev. T. Baker, for M.S 1000 Wingham ; 4875
Ho wick, 9th, 1882 30 00 Legacy of the late George Hart,
Kincardine, 1882 7 00 Forest . . ., 10 00
Kincardine, 1883 53 85
London 108 94 Total 91.059 40
London, for M. S 2500
Received since the accounts were closed from Sunday School, London, Ont.,
9io ; Howick, ninth, 9io 30 ; Listowel, $34 22 ; Stratford, 96 60 ; Embro, %6 37.
ONTARIO CENTRAL DISTRICT.
Alton and North Erin 929 30 Toronto, Northern, for M.S 9i20 00
Bowmanville 38 00 Toronto, Western. 1882 35 00
Churchhill 8 69 Toronto, Western Sunday Sch'l. 8 77
Edgar and Rugby 80 00 Toronto, Western, for M.S 47 00
Georgetown 82 00 The Sea. per Rev. T. Hall .... 4 86
Georgetown, for M. S 20 00 Whitby, Ladies' Association .... 15 00
Newmarket 23 45 Whitby, foi M.S 4 00
South Galedon 16 93 Unionville, for M. S 2 00
Toronto, Zion 107 12
Toronto, Northern 100 00 Total 9742 12
Received since the accounts were closed — From Manilla, 932 50 ; Barrie,
917 05 ; Fergus, 9io 00 ; Pine Grove, 920 47 ; Humber Summit, 98 05 ; For-
est, 950 30; Toronto, Yorkville, 9i2 85; Vespra, 920 00; Wiarton, 9i8 50;
Stoufi^ille, 99 00.
ONTARIO EASTERN DISTRICT.
Cobourg 988 40 Lancaster 915 50
Coldsprings 63 85 Middleville 40 00
Hawkesbury and Vankleek Hill 34 35 Ottawa 50 00
Kingston, First I39 75 St. Elmo, Maxville and Martin-
Kingston, First, for M. S 40 00 town 127 00
B. W. Robertson, Kingston.. 50 00 Legacy by the late Mrs. Charles
B. W. Robertson, for M.S. .. 25 00 Jones, of Brockville 75 76
Lanark, 1882 6450
Lanark, 1883 moo Total 9930 11
Lanark, for M.S 5 00
* The letters "M.S." indicate special contributions to sustain a Missionary Superintendent
SUMMARY OF CONTRIBUTIONS.
QUEBEC DISTRICT.
171
Brigham & Cowansville .... 1^43 30 Montreal, Emmanuel, 1883.... 578 41
Brigham & Cowansville, for MS 3 00 Montreal. Emmanuel, for M.S. 9ii6 00
Danville t 20 00 Montreal, Calvary 5100
Durham, Ladies' Association.. 15 00 Montreal. Calvary, for M.S. .. 25 00
Eaton 26 66 Sherbrooke and Lennoxville • . 89 85
Fitch Bay 56 00 Waterville 34 94
Franklin Centre 14 00 Waterville, for M.S 2 00
Inverness 11 10 A friend in P. of Que., for M.S. zoo 00
Melbourne. Sunday School.. 5 00
Montreal, Emmanuel. 1882.. 13 00 Total 9ii204 26
FOR CHURCH EXTENSION.
Collection at Danville. Que. . . .950 00 Melbourne and Richmond, Que.,
Mrs. Brigham. Brigham, Que.. 2000 Ladies' Association 1400
Rev. G. Willett, Cowansville,
Que., 925. First instalment . . 5 00 Total 995 <^
SUPERINTENDENCY OF MISSIONS.
A Friend in Province of Que. 9 100 00
J. S. McLachlan, Montreal .. 50 00
George Hague, Montreal .... 50 00
Robert McLachlan, Montreal 10 00
Charles Cushing, Montreal . . 10 00
R. C. Jamieson, Montreal .... 10 00
T. B. Macaulay, Montreal .. 5 00,
Dr. Wilkes, Montreal 5 00
Dr. Cornish. Montreal i 00
Rev. G. Willett, Cowansville 3 00
George Purkis, Waterville .. 2 00
Northern Church. Toronto . . 100 00
Zion (collection), Toronto .. 13 45
Thank offering, Toronto .... 10 00
Thos. Lownsbrough, Toronto 10 00
D. Williams. Toronto 10 00
J. D. Nasmith, Toronto .... 10 00
D. Higgins, Toronto
London Church
J. O. Barber, Georgetown ....
Rev. T. Baker. Hamilton
George Robertson, Kingston ..
Rev. Dr. Jackson. Kingston ....
B. W. Robertson, Kingston ....
Ross Johnston, Whitby
Mrs. N. Hamilton, Paris
Henry Cox, Burford
M. M. Braithwaite. Union ville
R. Robertson. Lanark
Rev. Edward Ebbs
Rev. W. Wetherald, St. Catha-
rines
5 00
25 00
20 00
10 00
20 00
20 00
25 00
4
4
5
2
5
2
00
00
00
00
00
00
10 00
Total 9556 45
LIST OF PAYMENTS TO CHURCHES.
Ontario Western District,
St. Catherines 9350 00
Henderson & Tilbury 100 00
8amia 250 00
Wingham ^250 00
Kincardine 150 00
Kelvin and New Durham .... 200 00
Stratford, for supplies 3286
Total 91.332 86
Ontario Central District.
Toronto, Western 9275 00
South Caledon 37 50
Newmarket 200 00
Bowmanville 225 00
Barhe 225 00
Total 9962 50
Ontario Eastern District.
Middleville 9112 50
St. Elmo and Martintown . . . . 100 00
Belleville 266 67
Hawkesbury andVankleek Hill. 117 48
Brockville 317 34
Total 9913 99
Quebec District.
Franklin Centre 9 37 50
Fitch Bay 25 00
Waterville 131 25
Inverness .' 150 00
Eaton J. 75 00
Total 9418 75
Missionary Superintendent.
Six months' salary 9450 00
Travelling expenses.. ..9170 00
Received for supply of
pulpits 45 00 125 00
Total 9575 00
172
GfiNfiRAL STATEMENT*
GENERAL STATEMENT.
Dr.
To Contribadons from Ontario Western District 91,065 67
Contributions from Ontario Central District 648 45
Contributions from Ontario Eastern District 930 11
Contributions frY>m Quebec District 1,302 31
Balance in the Treasury, 1882 332 40
Cash frx>m the Colonial Missionary Society 507 26
Contributions received for "Church Extension" 95 00
Cr.
$4,881 20
By Cash handed to Executive Committtee for expenses t 50 00
By paid Six Ministers, Ontario Western 1,282 86
Deputations and Committees' expenses
Six Ministers. Ontario Central
Missionary Deputations and Committees' expenses
Six Ministers, Ontario Eastern
Missionary Deputations and Conmiittees' expenses
Five Ministers, Quebec District
Postages, &c
Rev. Thomas Hall, salary for six months
Rev. Thomas Hall, traveling expenses 9170 00
Less received for supplying pulpits 4500
General expenses, including postage, stationery, printing. &c,
Interest on loans '
Transferred to Church Building Fund
Balance towards payment of July quarter
Total $4,881 20
E. & O. E.
Henry Wilkes. General Sec-Treas,
Audited and found correct.
Montreal, April, 1883.
21
90
962
50
28
95
913 99
32 70
418
75
94
450
00
125
00
76
55
16
45
95
00
405
61
MANITOBA MISSION IN ACCOUNT WITH TREASURER.
Dr.
To balance, June i. 1882. ...9 7838
Colonial Miss. Soc.July24.. 240 00
Do do Dec. 14.. 48 44
J. E. Woodworth, Brandon . . 50 00
Colonial Miss. Soc, Dec. 28. . .191 ii
Do do Apl. 3, 1883. 238 88
Mr. Hugh -Kennedy 2 00
Total 9848 81
E. & O. E.
Montreal, 31 May, 1883.
26
Cr.
By paid expenses of Rev. R.
Mackay from July to Sept.t 211
Paid part of expenses of Rev.
W. H. Drewitt 48 44
Expenses. Rev. C. Duff .... 100 00
Salary, five months 250 00
Grant to Congregation, Port-
age la Prairie 100
Remitted to Rev. J. B. Sil-
cox to assist hiseroenses
coming to meeting of Com.
Paid for P. O. oxters and
' discount
Balance
00
30 00
I
X08
05
06
Total 9848 81
Henry Wilkes,
Treasurer.
THE CONGREGATIONAL
Missionary Society
OF
NOVA SCOTIA AND NEW BRUNSWICK.
OFFICERS FOR 1883-84.
PBE8IDENT :
Rev. I. L. Bemak, St. John, N.B.
8ECBETABT:
Rev. Jacob W. Cox, B.A., Noel, N.S.
TBEA8UBEB :
Jambs Woodrow, Esq., St. John, N.B.
GENERAL COMMITTEE :
Rev. I. L. Beman,
Rev. Joseph Barker,
Rev. D. W. Cameron,
Rev. C. L. Ross,
Rev. James Shipperley,
Rev. a. W. Main,
Rev. G. W. Johnson,
Rev. Jacob W. Cox, B.A.,
Mr. Wm. T. Sterritt,
Mr. E. S. Williams,
Mr. Wm. Anderson,
Mr. Nathan Tupper,
Mr. C. H. Dearbron,
Mr. D. H. Burpee,
Mr. Robert Faulkner,
Mr. a. K. Moore.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ANNUAL MEETING.
The Society held its yearly meeting in Milton, Queen's Co.,
N.S., on the 9th July, 1883, the Rev. J. L. Beman presiding.
The Secretary and Treasurer submitted their reports, which
were adopted. The officers and General Committee as above
were elected.
The meeting was a very full one, and was addressed by the
Rev. A. McGregor, Rev. Thomas Hall and James Wood-
row, Esq.
The following are the oflScers of the Ladies* Home Mission-
ary Society in connection with the Congregational Union of
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick :
President. — Miss Lizzie Barker, Sheffield, N.B.
Viee-Presidenis, — Miss^Rebeooa Moore, Economy, N.S. ; Mrs. Wm. Anderson,
Liverpool, N.S.
Treasurer.^ Mrs. C. H. Dearborn, St. Johii, N.B.
Gener<d Sttrtfary.-^WiBs Jediidafa T\tpper, Milton, Queen's Co., N.S,
174 ANNUAL REPORT.
ANNUAL REPORT.
It is with mingled feelings of thankfulness and regret I
submit what is, in all probability, my last official report as
missionary secretary of these provinces. For twelve years I
have carefully watched the ebb and flow of the life of the
churches under the fostering care of our society, and for eight
of these as your secretary I have cheerfully rendered the best
service in my power. Under these circumstances I feel justi-
fied in making a few remarks and offering a suggestion or two
upon the situation.
The progress of our denomination in Nova Scotia and New
Brunswick, speaking after the manner of men, is and has not
been as encouraging as might be expected. The spiritual
growth and consolidation during the past decade is fiaur from
what we might reasonably look for. It is of no avail to
attempt to gloss the matter. Our churches have not come up
to the help of the Lord in the matter of holy living and liber-
ality as they ought. In too many cases there is a disposition
to maintain a bare existence, and consequently a lapsing into
a state of comparative apathy and lukewarmness, which in
view of the signs of vigor and life evinced by other evangelical
churches around us, leave us far behind in the live working of
our day. Were I to pause and point out the causes for this
I would not have to travel far in search of them. I simply
venture, in all tenderness and affection, to draw attention to
the fact and proceed to indicate how in my judgment it can
be remedied. First of all there is needed among the churches
a deeper sense of individual and personal obligation to God,
leading the membership to bear in mind that every organism
has a twofold ministry, one looking towards' the cherishing of
the inner life and the other towards the manifestation of that
life in reference to the world around. Then, secondly, to
make that life felt in its twofold relation, there is needed more
cohesion, more shoulder-to-shoulder work and life, which, it
strikes me, may in our case be developed and intensified by
availing ourselves of, what I may call somewhat pompously
yet I believe really the present Canadian CongregationaJ mis-
sionary renaissance^ which magnifies itself this day among us,
by sending to us our esteemed Brother Hall, the general
superintendent of our Canadian missionary work, in order
ANNUAL REPORT. 1 75
that he may see how his " brethren fare and take their pledge."
I am persuaded that a modified identification of your interests
with the general interests he represents would secure grateful
results and prove mutually helpful in the long run. Trusting
to your indulgence in view of my plainness and length of
speech, I respectfully call your attention to the following re-
ports from our esteemed missionary pastors :
Chebogiie, N.S. — The Rev. James Shipperley, pastor, writes :
••There is no improvement in the state of the church since last report, and
prospectsfor its future progress are not encouraging. • • ♦ • From various
causes we have become weaker numerically and financially. There is none that
stirreth up himself to take hold by faith on God's promises. We need times of
refreshing from the presence of the Lord. Our present weakness is more in dis-
couragement, producing apathy which seems to be unconquerable."
Milton, N.S' — The Rev. G. W. Johnson, pastor, writes :
'•Since my arrival here last July I have been interestingly engaged in the
Master's work with this people. The prayer meetings and Sabbath school are
well attended. A monthly missionary concert is held and a Juvenile Missionary
Society. As yet no conversions to report, but we are diligently laboring and
faithfully praying. I trust that God may come among us and own and bless."
Pleasant River, N.S. — Rev. Wm. Peacock, pastor, writes :
" Since my lass report my work has gone on without intermission. The attend-
ance at all the services is on the whole good, especially at the out-stations. The
church seems to be in a better spiritual condition, yet there is room' for higher
spiritual life."
Economy, N.S. — The pastor, Rev. G. W. Main, who had
been seriously ill in the early part of the year, writes :
•• On account of my long sickness and feeble state of health I cannot report en-
couragingly. The Lord has been with us and blessed our* feeble efforts, We
rejoice over five hopeful conversions after the week of prayer exercises — these I
had the pleasure of receiving later into the church. The financial condition of
the church I consider good. The manse and grounds are free of debt. My salary
paid up, and our new church edifice rapidly approaching completion. Our great
drawback and discouragement lies in the constant removals from our church."
Kingsport, N.S. — The Rev. J. Thomson is laboring here,
we believe, with good success, although up to date no report has
been received from him.
Manchester, N.S. — The Rev. Jacob Whitman continues to labor
here, and although faint he yet pursues. The Revs. Ross and
Cox visited him last fall and report the church edifice as being
pleasantly situated, and the missionary comfortably cared for.
They held a series of meetings which they characterized as "a
time of blessing." They spent a Sabbath there confirming the
brethren, and were glad as they saw the grace of God.
Noel and Lower Selmah, N.S. — The Rev. Jacob Cox, B.A.,
the pastor, writes early in the year thus :
'• No great change from last year. Congregations very good, and deep earnest-
ness pervading the people. Finances are in as weak way as ever, but are in
176 ANNUAL REPORT.
hopes to close the year better than formerly." Of Lower Selmah he sajrs. under
same date ; " The church here is in a very dull state. — finances dragging." Of
Moosebrook he says : '* Not much improvement. The congregations good, but
beyond that nothing can be said." Wnting, however, under a later date. March
30th, 1883, Mr. Cox says : " Since last report things have chnnged in this field,
and Lower Selmah is getting alive as bone is coming to its bone again. Hope
soon to report a gracious work."
Margaree, C,B, — The Rev. C. L. Ross was appointed to
minister to the church here and do general missionary work
under the auspices of the society in the island. From pru-
dential reasons Mr. Ross has not been able to spend a great
deal of his time with the church here, but has been indefcitig-
able in his labors at different points where Gospel preaching
is much needed, notably at Fourchie, where he held open air
services in summer and in school-houses in winter, and from
the reports we gather, that his services have always been
appreciated and in many instances owned of God. Preaching
as he does to Gaelic speaking people, very often in their native
tongue in which he is an adept, he is rendering good service to
the'^ause of the Redeemer in that remote region.
Keswick RidgCf N.B. — The Rev. D. W. Cameron, pastor,
writes :
•• Since I came here my work has been very • uphill work.* We have been
battling with the church debt since I came, 3ret I rejoice to say that now the debt
is ready to the satisfaction of all parties for liquidation. Since my coming we
have purchased a chapel organ which has helped wonderfully to improve the
service of song. Accessions to the church few yet, but we believe better things
are right at hand."
The brethren have thus told how the hand of the Lord has
been with them through another year. May they and the
churches generally be abundantly blessed of God, so that in
days to come he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice
together.
Alex. McGregor,
Yarmouth, luly 4th, 1883. Missionary Secretary.
treasurer's statement. 177
TREASURER'S STATEMENT^ 1882-83.
Dr.
Balance on hand last year fio6 32
Contributions from churches 305 44
From Ladies' Home Missionary Society, less expenses, printing. &c.... 207 04
" Colonial Missionary Society, per Rev. Dr. Wilkes 239 40
" Gorebam Estate and Invested Funds 563 67
■
fi,42i 87
Cr.
By amounts paid under direction of Missionary Committee f 1.488 35
Balance due Treasurer 966 48
Jambs Woodrow,
Milton, N.S., July lotb, 1883. Treasurer.
LADIES' HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
Yarmouth 950 00
St. John 43 00
Milton 34 29
Liverpool 25 00
Oomwallis 25 00
Sheffield 20 00
Beachmeadows 14 00
Economy «... 10 00
Noel 10 00
Pleasant River • i 75
9233 04
Less, 925.00 for printing in Ybar Book 25 00
9208 04
THE
CANADA CONGREGATIONAL
INDIAN MISSIONARY SOCIETY
OFFICE BEARERS FOR THE YEAR 1883-84.
PBESIDENT :
James H. Richardson, Esq., M.D., M.R.C.S., Eng.
nCE'PBESIDENTS :
Rev. S. N. Jackson, M.D.,
Rev. J. F. Stevenson, D.D.,
Rev. H. D. Powis,
Rev. W. W. Smith,
Rev. W. H. Warriner, B.A.,
Rev. John Burton, B.D.,
George Hague, Esg.
8E0BETABY:
Rev. a. F. McGregor, B.A.. Box 933 P. O., Toronto.
TBEASUREB :
}. Charles Copp, Esq., 14 St. Mary Street, Toronto.
I>IBEOTOB8 :
Rev. R. Robinson,
Rev. Joseph Unsworth,
Rev. Charles Duff, M.A.,
Rev. John Wood,
Mr. David Higgins,
Mr. J. D. Nasmith,
Mr. George Scott,
Mr. James Farquhar,
Mr. John Adams,
Mr. David Williams.
AUDIT0S8:
Messrs. Jambs McDunnough and Wm. Frebland.
l8o CONSTITUTION.
CONSTITUTION.
I. This Society shall be called "The Canada Congragatinnal Indian MiasioQ-
ary Society.*'
II. Its object shall be to spread the Goepel among the aborigines of Canada
and the Northwest Territory, according to the views of the Congregaliooalists.
by means of Missionaries, naitive Pastors and Tbachecs.
III. Persons being members of Christian churches, and payfaig anm dollar per
annum, shall be members of the Society, and any such person paying twenty
dollars at any one time shall be a life member.
IV. The business of the Society shall be managisd by a Board. oMIfeMiilg of
President. Vice-Presidents, a Treasurer, a Secretary, twelve Directors, and an
Executive Committee of at least three members.
V. The officers and Directors, and the Executive Committee shall be appo in ted
at the annual meeting of the Society.
VI. The Board shall hold regular quarterly meetings on the first Toeaday in
February. May. August and November, and may meet oftenef if tk iccatt ty ; but.
unless there is a special reason for so doing, the President and '\^ce-Pre8idents,
being without the County in which the Board holds its meetings, need not be
notified.
VII. The Society may form Branch Associations, whose Presidents shall bo
entitled to a seat at all meetings of the Board.
VIII. Any vacancies occurring during the year shall be filled up by the Board,
and such appointments shall remain m force until next annual satietiag.
IX. The rands of the Society shall be audited annually by two anditora to be
i^mointed at the annual meeting.
X. This Constitution may be altered at any annual meeting by a two-thirds
vote, three months' notice of any proposal to that effect having been previooaly
given to the Secretary in writing.
PROCEEDINGS OF ANNUAL MEETING.
The Twenty-second Annual Meeting of the Canada Congre-
gational Indian Missionary Society was held in the Congrega-
tional Church, London, on Thur^ay afternoon, the 7th tof
June, 1883, at 3:45 p.m.
The Rev. J. Burton, B.D., was called to the chair, and the
Rev. E. Barker appointed minnte secretary.
The Treasurer's report was presented, when, on motioii of
the Rev. J. B. Silcox, seconded by the Rev. H. D. Powis, it
was received and adopted.
In the absence of the Directors' report, through some unac-
countable reason, it was moved, seconded and carried ^t it
be taken as read and adopted, and tlbat the officeils and obard
of Directors of the past year be re-appointed.
John Burton,
E. Barker, Chairman.
Minute Secretary.
ANM0AL R£F^RT. l8l
ANNUAL REPORT.
In presenting the twenty-second annual report of the society,
the Board regret their inability to report much progress in the
specific work contemplated by the Society.
Miss Baylis, with her wonted devotion, has done what she
could at Spanish River. She is persuaded that there are some
points of light in this portion of the field.
Mr. Eli Richards was engaged in teaching part of the year
at Serpent River. His connection with the society ended in
August last.
Mr. John Nicol's work at Missisagua, on the north shore of
Algoma, has been very much broken in upon by illness and
death in his family. He will leave the mission on the com-
pletion of his year's engagement, which ends on the 15th of
next July.
Mr. Walker pursues his mission work at French Bay with
zeal, and among some evidence of appreciation and blessing.
With regard to the receipts and disbursements during the
past year, the Board have to report that, owing to the impos-
sibility of securing a collector, subscriptions and collections
have been voluntarily remitted only to a very limited extent.
The special committee appointed have put forth earnest
efforts to secure a competent person as collector, but as yet
they h^ve not been able to find one. It is earnestly hoped that
a suitable person may soon be found, and that a more satisfac-
tory financial report will be forthcoming by another year.
The Indian needs present and future salvation. Who will
help him in his time of need ?
AH which is respectfully submitted,
Archibald F. McGregor.
Secretary.
Toronto, June ist, 1883.
i82 treasurer's statement.
TREASURER'S STATEMENT.
Dr.
ColUctions by —
Rev. W. W. Smith fi35 75
Rev. R. Vivian 274 75
Rev. S. King, for Toronto 126 38
Miss Bayiis 126 85
Treasurer 65 26
Rev. Wm. Walker, French Bay 28 12
Rev. J. Nicol, Missisagna 27 50
#784 61
Balance, cash in hand fz 26
Cr.
Balance due Treasurer from last report f 35 85
Salaries of Missionaries —
Rev. T. Nicol. on account f 189 48
Rev. Wm. Walker, on account • 150 00
Miss Bayiis, in full 75 00
Eli Richards, in full 71 29
*85 77
Traveling Agent's expenses and salaries 146 62
Missionary traveling expenses, supplies. &c 77 54
Printing annual report 30 00
Special donation to French Bay S.S. by Brantford S.S 5 00
Postages, commissions on cheques, &c 2 57
Balance, cash in hand i 26
J. C. Copp,
Treasurgr,
Audited and found correct,
J. McDUNNOUGH, ) j,,j;a^^
William Freeland.| ^«^'^«-
Toronto, June, 1883.
THE CANADA
Congregational Foreign Missionary Society.
OFFICERS FOR 1883-84.
PBE8IDENT :
J. C. Field, Esq., Cobourg.
nOE-PBE8IDENT :
Rev. H. D. Powis, Toronto.
TBEA8UBEB :
B. W. Robertson, Esq., Kingston.
SEOBETABY:
Rev. H. Pedley, B.A., Cobourg.
DIBECTOB8 :
Rev. J. Burton, B.D.,
Rev. B. W. Day,
Rev. C. Duff, M.A.,
Rev. a. L. McFadyen, B.A.,
Rev. H. D. Hunter,
Rev. S. N. Jackson, M.D.,
Rev. R. Mackay,
Rev. a. F. McGregor, B.A.,
Rev. D. McGregor, B.A.,
Rev. D. Macallum,
Rev. Thomas Hall,
Rev. J. F. Stevenson, D.D.,
Rev. J. Wood,
Dr. J. H. Richardson,
Mr. J. Adams,
Mr. G. S. Armstrong,
Mr. H. J. Clark,
Mr. J. Goldie,
Mr. G. Hague,
Mr. T. B. Macaulay,
Mr. T. Nicholson,
Mr. R. Roberts.
EXEOUTIVE OOMMITTEB:
Rev. S. N. Jackson, M.D.,
Rev. R. Mackay,
Rev. J. Wood,
Rev. T. Hall,
Mr. T. Nicholson,
Mr. G. S. Armstrong,
Mr. B. W. Robertson,
Mr. George Mills,
Rev. H. Pedley, B.A., Convener.
184
CONSTITUTION.
CONSTITUTION.
I. NAMB.
Coogrogational Foreign Mistionary Society of British North iioMsica.
II. OBJECTS.
To spread the knowledge of the gospel among the heathen and other nnen-
lightened people.
III. MBMBBRS.
Persons subscribing $2 annnally.i ministers and other representatives of con-
gregations contributing 9io annually, shall be members. Every benefactor
making a donation of 940 at one time shall be a life member.
IV. ANNUAL MBBTING.
A general meeting of the society shall be held annually to appoint officers and
directors, receive reports, audit accounts, an4 to deliberate on any measures
which may promote the object 'of the society. At such meeting all matters shall
be determined by the majority of the members present.
V. COMMITTBBS.
Directors are empowered to sub-divide into committees for managing funds,
making reports and such like, but no proceedings of the committees' shall be valid
till ratified at an ordinary meeting of the board. Not less than three directors,
exclusive of the officers of the society, shall constitute a meeting of the board for
the despatch of business. The treasurer and secretary shall be ex-officio
entitled to meet and vote with the directors of the society.
VI. FUNDS.
All funds arising from donations, legacies, subscriptions, collections, or other-
wise, shall be lodged by the treasurer as soon as collected with the bankers of
the society.
VII. POWER TO RBVISB.
The foregoing regulations shall be subject to such modifications as the mem-
bers of the society at their annual meeting may from time to time think proper.
BY-LAWS.
I. ANNUAL MBBTING.
The annual meetine of the members may be held at the same time and place
as the Congregational Union of Ontario and Quebec. All arrangements for the
meeting shall be made by the directors.
II. ANNUAL MEETING OF DIRECTORS.
A special meeting of the directors shall be held previous to the annual meeting
of the members to prepare the list oi directors, committees and officers ^r the
ensuing year, to be submitted at the annual meeting, as well as to transmit any
other business connected with the society.
PROCEEDINGS OF ANNUAL MEETING. 185
III. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.
Missionary sermons shall be preached on the fourth Sunday in June in the
churches open to the society's use, and such other services shall be held as the
Society may from time to time appoint.
IV. NOMINATION OF DIRECTORS.
The number of directors shall not exceed fifty. Directors shall be nominated
by district associations or other Congregational organizations where associations
do not exist in British North America and Newfoundland, All such nominations
shall be reported to the meeting of directors immediately preceding the annual
meeting of the members, and any deficiency in the nomination list, whether
caused by the failure of district associations, or other organizations to nominate
or otherwise, shall be supplied by the meeting. Vacancies occurring in the
board may be filled at any time.
V. MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS.
All meetings of the directors for the transaction of the business of the society
shall be held in such places and at such times as may be agreed upon by the
directors.
VI. OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY.
The officers of the society shall be a president, vice-president, treasurer and
secretary. Should any of the offices become vacant during the year by resigna-
tion or otherwise, the board shall have power to elect others to fill the vacancies.
Should the president and the vice-president be absent from the meeting the
board may elect a chairman for the occa;sion.
PROCEEDINGS OF ANNUAL MEETING.
The second annual meeting was held in the Congregational
Church, London, Rev. H. D. Powis being in the chair.
Prayer was offered by George Hague, Esq. The minutes of
the last annual meeting were confirmed.
The annual report of the Directors was then read by the
Secretary, and, with the additions of the names of Rev. D.
McGregor, B.A., and Rev. W. Hay to the delegation to the
American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, was
adopted.
The Treasurer's report was read by the Treasurer, and,
with the change of name Kingston to Kincardine, was adopted.
It was moved by Rev. Thomas Hall, seconded by B. W.
Robertson, Esq., and
Resolved, That this Society seek, as far as practicable, union with the Foreign
Missionary Society, organized in connection with the Congregational Union of
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
The society, on motion, adjourned.
Hugh Pedley,
Secretary.
l86 ANNUAL REPORT.
ANNUAL REPORT.
\
In presenting the second annual report of the Canada
Congregational Foreign Missionary Society we are happy to
say that, while as yet no definite action has been taken in
regard to supporting a missionary of our own in the foreign
field, there has been a manifest growth of interest in the
society, as is made evident by the increased number of
churches upon our subscription list. The Treasurer's report
will shew that the contributions this year amount to $303.89.
In addition to this sum there have been contributed directly to
the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions the
following amounts: Emmanuel church, about $400; St.
Elmo, $51 ; and Garafraxa, about $20 ; making a total of
about $775. This amount represents the contributions of
about fifteen churches. By the time our no churches have
all gone and done likewise our society will be in a position to
enter actively into the world's great mission field.
Your secretary communicated with Dr. Clarke, one of the
secretaries of the American Board of Commissioners for
Foreign Missions, in order to find out the sum needful for the
support of a missionary, and was informed in reply that the
minimum salary paid was $650, and the maximum $1,800. In
order, therefore, to warrant us in equipping a worker at our
own expense, we must have funds in the way of regular sub-
criptions and interest on investments, amounting to not less
than $650 or $700 per annum. It will not be long before the
money will be waiting for the man.
In accordance with the authority given to it at the annual
meeting, the Board of Directors, at a meeting held in Brant-
ford, June 9th, 1882, elected the following as a standing
Executive Committee, to meet monthly in Kingston : Revs.
S. N. Jackson, M.D., J. Wood, R. Mackay and T. Hall, and
Messrs. T. Nicholson, B. W. Robertson and Geo. Robertson.
At a meeting of the committee, held Sept. 23rd, 1882, the
Rev. Thomas Hall resigned his position as secretary on the
ground of his appointment to the office of Superintendent of
Home Missions. His resignation was regretfully accepted,
and the Rev. Hugh Pedley, B.A., of Cobourg, was elected to
the office for the rest of the year. .
This report would not be complete without a reference to
ANNUAL REMRT. 187
the fact, that during the past year one of our churches has sent
out one of its members into the foreign field. On the 28th of
February last Miss Macallum, eldest daughter of the Rev. D.
Macallum, of St. Elmo, left New York for Constantinople.
Her friends will be glad to know that she jias safely reached
her destination, and is now fairly settled down to work in her
sphere of labor. We recognize, with gratitude to God, the
spirit of consecration which has prompted her to exchange a
happy home for the toil and banishment involved in her noble
undertaking. We trust that our churches will be keenly
observant of any indications of the outbreak of a missionary
spirit among their members, and that we shall ere long have
other earnest spirits offering themselves for this work. We
look for the day when Canadian Congregationalism, following
the example of her English mother, will be glorified by names
as honorable as those of Williams, Ellis, Moffatt and
Livingston.
Your Board of Directors beg leave to make the following
recommendations :
I St. That the churches be urged to hold a monthly missionary prayer meeting,
at which a collection shall be taken up for the foreign work. The churches are
also requested to send all their moneys to the Treasurer of the Society, accom-
panied by whatever instructions may be deemed necessary as to their ultimate
disposal.
2nd. That the sum of f 300 be sent to the American Board of Commissioners for
Foreign Missions, with instructions to apply it to the work being carried on by
our Canadian missionaries, Mr. Brooks and Miss Macallum. .
3rd. That this Society seek such connection with the American Board of Com-
missioners for Foreign Missions as may place us in the most advantageous posi-
tion for the disposal of our workers and funds.
4th. That the Rev. H. D. Hunter and Rev, W. H. A. Claris be the accredited
delegates of the Society to the annual meeting of the American Board of Commis-
sioners for Foreign Missions, held in Detroit m October next.
5th. That the following be the officers of the Society for the ensuing year :
President^ J. C. Field, 'Esq,', Vice-President, Rev. H. D. Powis; Treasurer, B.
W. Robertson, Esq.; Secretary, Rev. H. Pedley, B.A. ; Directors, Revs. J.
Burton, B.D., B. W. Day, C. Duff, M.A., A. L. McFadyen. B.A., H. D. Hunter,
S. N. Jackson, M.D.. R. Mackay, A. F. McGregor, B.A.. D. McGregor, B.A., D.
Macallum, Thos. Hall, J. P. Stevenson, D.D., T. Wood ; Messrs. J. Adams, J.
Goldie, George Hague, T. B. Macaulay, T. Nicholsoii, Geo. Mills, R. Roberts,
Dr. Richardson. H.J.Clark, G. S. Armstrong: Executive Committee, Revs, S.
N. Jackson. M.D., J. Wood, R. Mackay. T. Hall, H. Pedley; Messrs T.
Nicholson. 13. W. Robertson and Geo. Mills.
All of which is respectfully ^submitted.
Hugh Pedley,
Secretary.
Cobourg, June, 1883.
1 88 treasurer's statement.
TREASURER'S STATEMENT
FOR TRB YEAR BNDING TRIRTIBTR OP MAY, 1883.
REOEIPTS.
Balance on hand from last year •••• •••••••••••••••#83 00
ColUcHons —
Northern Church, Toronto • 30 00
Cowansville Church • 4 00
Communion collection. Union meetings, Brantford 11 00
Mrs. G. Forde, Toronto • 15 00
Mrs. Brigham zo 00
Tiverton Sunday school 9 06
Bethel Church. Kingston x6 00
ZioQ Church, Toronto 32 00
Bowmanville Church zo 00
Edgar Church • • « 7 85
Rugby Church 2 40
First Congregational Church, Kingston. ••• 27 37
Rev. George Skinner, Kincardine. ••• 5 00
Hugh Kennedy, Kincardine 2 00
Kincardine Sunday school 7 39
Hamilton Church 26 00
Brantford Church Young Ladies' Missionary Society 80 00
Interest on balance 10 82
f 388 89
Balance on hand ••••• • f 342 42
DISBURSEMENTS.
Remitted to the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign
Missions 15 00
Printing Report inYsARBooK 1200
Remitted to the London Missionary Society Z9 47
Balance • •••••• 342 42
#388 89
PART V.
List of Subscribers to the Congregational College of B.N. A. —
List of Subscribers to the Canada Congregational Missionary Society
— List of Subscribers to the Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
Missionary Society — List of Subscribers to the Indian Missionary
Society.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COLLEGE.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COLLEGE
PROVINCE
BABBIE.
loha Viiriers tt oo
J. LHindley
Charles Morris
W. B. Harvey
James Ward
T.8. Gray
James Henderson 75
»7 75
mea WUkes
BOWMANVILLE.
'. H. Warriner
Rev.
R. Shaw.
W. McMnrtry ..
W, R. Climie .,
H. C. Tait
Mrs. Veal
Mr. Dickson . , . ,
Mr.PifSjolt
Mt. Loscombe .,
Mr. Burfoot . , . ,
Mrs. Uingeaud .
Small a
In 93
COBOUBG ASD OOLDePBINQB.
Sabscriptions, etc (7632
DOrQLAB.
R. Y. Blyth tz 00
Robert Beechan i 00
William Douglas I 00
Mrs. Hill I 00
Alexander Rodgers i 00
Collection, etc 3 70
•9 70
EDQAB.
Collection 9i6 70
Mrs. William Silco:( J5 <
Rev, W. H. Allworth 2 t
R. HonoD z (
OP ONTARIO.
GAR&FRAXA, FIRST.
Luther Armstrong 9i 00
William Newman i 00
William Boyle i 00
John Gerrie i 00
F. Donaldson I 00
A, Gerrie I 00
William Simpson 3 00
Rev. J. K. Black 3 00
Wilson Ransom i 50
P. S. Ifartin i 00
Lewis Bayne i 00
George Gerrie 1 00
Murdoch Craig, senr i 00
Smaller sums 8 co
Sabbath collection i 51
»26 or
GEOBGETOffN.
Collection Sn 00
OtiBLPH.
Rev. D. McGr^or Ss 00
James Goldie 5 00
John Crowe 3 oo
Mrs. Tatbam 1 oo
Charles]. Mickle 3 00
Richard Baker i 00
Miss Hodgskins i 00
Mrs. Crowe i oo
Charles Grundy i 00
Mrs. A. F. Borthwick i 00
John Goldie i 00
Miss Mickle i 00
W. Ryan i 00
Mrs. Wickens 1 00
Sums under 9i 13 75
•34 75
HAMILTON.
Collection 9i; oo
Rev. Thomas Baker 10 00
James Bate a 00
•2700
KINGSTON, FIE8T.
George Robertson 9roo 00
Mrs. George Robertson, senr,. 50 00
Mrs. Thomas Hendry 50 00
George S. Fenwick 25 00
Rev. S. N. Jackson 5 00
Thomas Robertson 5 00
LMclfillan 5 00
V. R. Mackay 350
192
CONTIBUTIONS TO THE COLLEGE.
Mrs. Harvey 2 00
Robert Hendry 2 00
{ohn McEwen 2 00
. Hayward 2 00
L Folger 2 00
J. Savage 200
W. C. Horton 125
]. McKelvey i 00
John Driver i 00
Mrs./McKinnon i 00
Percy Clark i 00
t. Boyd I 00
ames Henderson i 00
Jnknown z 00
Sums under 9i 2 00
Less exchange
•265 65
25
•265 40
LANARK.
B. Caldwell 95 00
John Mair 400
Rev. B. W. Day 3 00
R. Robertson 6 00
A. McLochlan i 00
Thomas Baird 100
Wm. Craig i 00
Thomas Francis i 00
Mrs. T. B. Caldwell i 00
Thomas Watt 100
Sums under 9i i 35
925 35
MABTINTOWN.
Hugh Christie, senr 94 00
Peter Christie 2 00
Angus McDermid 2 00
H. F. McDermid 200
Finlav Mclntyre i 00
H.P.Christie ., 100
Sums under 9i and collection 2 25
•14 25
MAXYILLE AND ST. ELMO.
Rev. D. McCallum 94 00
J. W. Kennedy 5 00
D. A. McDougall i 00
D. McEwen i 00
Maggie Christie i 00
Thomas Munroe i 00
Mac McDougall i 00
Niel McColl i 00
A. P. McDougall c 00
D. P. McDougall i 00
D. A. McEwen i 00
Mrs. Thomas Munroe i 00
'. McEwen i 00
^ M. Peacock i 00
Thomas McEwen i 00
Mr. & Mrs. D. P. McDougall. • 2 00
W:
f. A. McEwen 100
D. T. Munroe
D. Sinclair
A Friend
A Friend
A Friend
A Friend
1 00
2 00
I 00
I 00
I 00
I 00
Collection 4 43
OTTAWA.
Grant from Sunday school ....
Collection
PABI&
Estate Norman Hamilton....
W.W.Clay
A. H. Baird
Hackland....
Halton
E. AUworth
J. Brockbank
P. Buckley
C.Whitlaw
Sums under 9i
k
Bank commission
♦36 43
9i8 00
7 00
•25 00
•25 00
5 00
3 00
2 00
z 00
I 00
I 00
I 00
I 00
4 30
♦44 30
15
♦44 15
RUGBY.
Collection ^3 30
SHEDDON.
John Silcox $2 25
George Silcox 2 00
Matthew & Edgar i 00
Less P.O.O. & P
»5 25
10
♦5 15
SFEEDSIDE.
Collection 96 00
TORONTO, ZION.
Grant from Benevolent Fund. .
TORONTO, NORTHERN,
By grant of church
MISCELLANEOUS.
Edward Becket
Henry Cox
Rev. Thomas Hall
Rev. William Hay
Rev. Robert Hay
Rev. W. Wetherald
Mrs. McGregor.
Total, Ontario,
•65 70
■
«6o
00
»5
00
2
00
00
00
00
00
OQ
»I2
00
98x6 88
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COLLEGE.
193
PROVINCE
BBIGHAM.
Mrs. Brigham 95^ 00
Collection 3 Qi
»53 91
COWANSVILLE.
Rev. George Willet ^5 00
Mrs. Mair 5 00
Collection 7 69
»i7 69
DANVILLE.
J. L. Goodhue 1>5 00
Rev. J. G. Sanderson 3 ^^
E.C.Goodhue 250
iames Morrill i 50
Irs. E. S. Parker i 00
James Riddle i 00
William Carson i 00
Collection 19 50
»34 50
MONTREAL EMMANUEL
G. B. Burland $
George Hague , . . .
J. S. McLachlan
K. C. Jamieson
C. F. Smithers
John Porteous
F. Scholes
Geo. W. Moss
Charles Alexander,
i. B. Sutherland
ohn Popham
Irs. Moodie
Alfred Savage
John Macintosh
Mrs. Reid
Dr.. Wilkes
Dr. Cornish
H.K. Ritchie
G. Cheney
W. G. Beers
H. W. Walker
Mrs. John Leeming
A. Spaulding
Edward Evans
i. C. Lonsdale
>r. Stevenson
Miss Hastie
J.C.Wilson
Charles R. Black
F. E. Gilman
Thomas McDougall
Wm. McDunnough
i. B. Learmont
liss Learmont
Miss J. Learmont.
100 00
50 00
50 00
50 00
25 00
20 00
12 00
10 00
10 00
10 00
10 00
10 00
10 00
10 00
10 00
10 00
10 00
10 00
10 00
10 00
10 00
10 00
10 00
10 00
10 00
10 00
10 00
10 00
7 50
6 00
5 00
5 00
5 00
5 00
5 00
00
00
00
OF QUEBEC.
H.Sanders 5
R. W. Cowan 5
S. P. Leet 5
Mrs. Macdougall 5 00
N. W. Trenhohue 500
James Taylor , 5 00
D. Downes 500
Henry Vennor 5 00
Theodore Lyman 3 00
•598 50
MONTREAL, CALVARY.
R. W. McLachlan 95 00
C. Gushing 5 00
R. Macaulay 5 00
T. B. Macaulay 500
J. R. Dougall 300
J. S. Sorley i 00
F. Harris i 00
Small sums 75
»25 75
MONTREAL, MISCELLANEOUS.
Jonathan Brown 920 00
Rev. Prof. Fenwick 5 00
James Baylis 5 00
Henry Birks 5 00
•35 00
SHERBROOEE AND LENNOXYILIiE.
Rev. A. Duff, D.D 1>3 00
A. Spaulding 5 00
Misses Ball 4 00
C. H. Fletcher 3 00
T. S. Morey 3 00
N. Dinning 2 00
E. Hargrave 2 00
J. S. Mitchell 2 00
A. Paton 2 00
Hon. J. G. Robertson 2 00
T. J. Tuck ; 2 00
E. W. Abbott I
Simon Burrill i
H.Hubbard i
Mrs. S. A. Hurd i
A. S. Hurd I
S. B. Jenckes i
Mrs. McKechnie i
J. A. Loring i
P. McLellan
Mrs. F. Mitchell
Mrs. R. Mitchell
A. Stevens.....
Mrs. Wilder
Small sums and collection. . . .
I
I
I
I
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00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
80
Total, Quebec,
948 80
»8i4 15
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COLLEGE.
MARITIME PROVINCEB.
BEACH BfEADOWB, H.&
Mra.jMepbCbBiidtn'
Allan Monier
Small subscriptions
BBOOELTN. QDEEN-B Ca, I
Capl.E. McLeod
Capt, J. WbartoB
SOLTON, K.8,
Mrs FrGeman Tapper 9S ^
Rev. C. W. Johnson a o
Miss Experience Tuppcr lo
W. H.Freeman 40
E. H.Tupper 50
AUaaTnpper 5
Small aams 3
Collection
CORSWAIXIS, w.a
Miss Rebecca Davidson.. •
Benjamin Tupper
BcDJamin Weaver
Ebonezer Cox
Abram Bigelow
•J P.Coi
JsB.Cox.senr
Mi^M.E.Cox
Isaac N. Cox
Small subscriptions
ECONOUT, N.a
Collection
FIVE HILB BIVEB, M.E
Collection
HALIFAX, M.B.
tH. BnTton
.L-HUl
Iioo
ti6 25
»4 35
«5~>
»6oo
I.M, OBrien..
R. Faulkner ..
Rufus O'Brien
William Fergus
Small subscript
Collection ....
ST. JOHN, N.B.
J. P. C. Bnrpee
Geo. H. Burp«e
C H. Dearborn
S.B.Baker
J. Woodrow
IJVBBPOOL. N.8.
Wm. Andersoo.foT 5 jsars.... 9zo c
John Dnolop, for 5 j'ears 3
»25C
LOVXB SBLHA, II.&
Mrs.A.Main 9i o
J, M. Crow I c
A. Anthony. . . . > i o
DavidR.Crow i o
Tames Crow i o
Small snbecriptions 15
CollectioD - -
«7 64 lii
Hon. A. HarrisoD .
C. J. Burpee
Rev. J. Barker
James Harrison....
A. Barker
Mrs. J. Taylor
N. Burpee
Miss L. Upton.. ..
Prof. Bridges
Mrs. H. Bridges. ...
Misslda Barker...,
HBridRcs
Mrs. C, Bridees.. ..
Mrs A. Burpee...,
Xrs. T. Hamson....
MissM. Pearly
Mrs. Clayton
D. Burpee
F.Jewett
iss L. Barker.,
Miss A. Butpee..
Mr. Rowley
•■HO
. »5
HA1ICEE8TBB, K
Rev. Jacob Whitman, for s
years' theologicalinstructicn,
first year..., . (5 00 I39 3
Total Nova Scotia and New Brunswick I322 4
SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THE C. C. M. S.
195
SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THE CANADA CONGREGA-
TIONAL MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
ONTARIO WESTERN DISTRICT.
BBANTFOBD.
Collected at annual meeting.... 9x8 50
Collected by Mi88 Clara M. V/Ukee.
W. E. Welding and wife .... 10 00
Alfred J. Wilkes 1000
Tames Wilkes 5 00
Mrs James Wilkes 5 00
J. O. Wisner
W.S. Wisner
Walter Wickens
J. and F. Ott
Ed. L. Goold
Henry Yeigh
Tames Heath
Miss Wilkes
Miss Clara M. Wilkes
Tames Woodgatt
Thomas Woodgatt
Miss Jane Woodgatt
Mrs E, Brophy
Mrs Wickens
Mrs Clement
L. C.Wood
Mrs J. Jackson
Missionary Box
Wm. Mellesh
Wesley Able
George Smith
Hennry Stroud
Mrs John Ott
W. Scarlett
]. Cooker
Charles Whitney
A. B. Emmond
George E. Adams
Tames Smith
Sums under 9i
Collections
Sabbath schoi^
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
50
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
8 30
6 40
2 00
5
5
5
5
4
2
2
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
.1
I
I
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I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
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•115 70
BUBFOBD.
D. Messacer i 00
J. Keachie 2 00
J. A. Smith I 00
Miss Yeigh i 00
Mrs. J. Charles z 00
Mrs. G. Coverley i 00
A. Pollard 2 00
H. G.Cox
H. Cox ,
Mrs. Cox
Sabbath school
Collection
Small sums ,
Henry Cox for M. S.*
5i 00
5 00
.••*•..
5
9
6
I
5
00
25
00
75
00
942 00
DOUGLAS.
Collection 92 59
Wm. Douglas and family 5 00
Robt. Y. Blyth 5 00
Mrs. John Hill 4 00
Robt. Beechan 3 00
Andrew Lightbody 2 00
Peter Gerrie 2 00
Wm. Etstell 2 00
A. Ba3me and wife i 50
iohn Vallery, senr 100
frs. J. Vallery, senr 100
JohnValleryJunr zoo
Wm. Beechan z 00
John Angus z 00
Kate Graham z 00
John Hannah zoo
James Hill zoo
Small sums 4 qz
•40 00
EMBBO.
Thanksgiving 9zo 00
Collection Z5 4Z
Sunday school 6 50
Collection zz 00
942 91
FBOME.
Collected by Miss L. Silcox.... $2 Z5
Collected by Miss S. Horton.. 2 zo
Rev. W. H. AUworth 2 00
Sent from Point Perry by R.
Horton 2 00
Collection z 55
•980
* The letters '^M.^** indicate special oontributionfi to sustain a Missionary Superintendent
196
SCBSCRIPnOSS
6A*ATft&Xl. Fnsr.
Rer. JM.B
Mrs. HcB
|dm P. Gone. .
Gttxse Manm
Mitbe Itanni
Ftani Mama ..
liardoa Craig .
Wm. NewtnxB . . .
Wm. Borte
Wm. McFailaoe..
L0MB Bajne
J». 1
B. Raihbon
Lewis FipBC
Mr Contn
Un Rnisel
lira James Qnairie..
Mra Piper
John Cook
lotu <
tvm. I
OMKfd bwMn. Bortt-J* If*
}aiiieiG<rfd>e..~...--
R-BakH
G. SkJDDcr
eimGoldie
in Had(;skiiis
Re». D. McGregor.
UivJcssK Oanabf .
Ittss Rose Gaost^ .
Mra, Taiham
MivBoolt
CbxriesOnoidT....-
UbsBodd
K. BJanddl
(as. Gc4d)e. jnar ...
Wa-Rj^a
lame* Findall
Mr Gaasbr
kIi9sE:.GaBsbr
MiM Mickle
Ifr. Bowen
Hr. Crow
FOR THE C. C X. S.
lln.&.F.aaifc »i DO
" " . i8 65
*7* 15
JtnJ.l
.*- Fun
lbs« Edicar
G. S««M
G. Hozkr
llr J uri'^ \ icij na .
MnU Bale
MisW Batcher
Mn .\- \iichnoii
ifa r c <^
C. Da-
SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THE C. C. M. S.
197
gth and t2th Concessions for
iSSi..
KINCABDIKB.
Collectioos for 1S82
Rev. George Skinner
Hugh Kennedy <
(Late) Donald Bell
Archibald Bell
Mrs Archibald Bell
l.anchlin Bell ■
■MrsL-Bell
Arch, N McLean .........
L, F. McLean ,
iohn McLean
lalcolin McKinnon
John J. Bell ,
Jolin Sbeane
Mrs John Sheane ■,■■
Tobn A. Sbeane
John McNeil
Alex. A' McFadyen
Wm. SlisBor
Donald Lamont
Hugh Smith. .\...
Cougall Ferguson
Alexander Brovra
Sarah Nicholsoa
Mrs John McCallum
Dougald McKinnon
John M. McKinnon
{ohn D. Bell
lector R. McFadyen
Murdock D. Bell
John McKinnon
Alexander Bell.,... ■
Donald McKinnon. jnnr...
Wm. Conquergood
Mrs John Kennedy
John Kennedy junr.
Small sums
UBTOWBI.
J. M. Climie.senr (z 50
. 830 00 A. Austin " —
Andrew Climie .••
«, 00 DC. Hay
r on AFriend
Alex, McMUian
W M Climie
Mr and Mrs.R. H. Climie
A, F Climie
Dr. Gunnerandftunily
W.Tatham
S. Tathani
Peter Campbell
Mrs. G. T.Climie
Barker & Co
Collections at missionary meet-
tings
Snms under (i
NEWDDBBAM.
Mrs. Underbill |i <
Caleb Hartley
A.C. Sims
Hr R. Sima
C.S.Pedley
W. Martin
MrsG. N.Av^
Thi».Wand
MrsThoa. Waod
fames Yates
saacHaight
Smaller sums
Collection at meeting
•5385
Mrs. Wood »i 00
3. Corrigill i 00
D.W.Malcolm i 00
C.S.Pedley a 00
A. Freeman i 00
H.Oswald I 00
Mrs. Lymbamer i 00
Smallersums 4 la
Collection at meeting i 38
II350
LONDOH.
Subscriptions 9io8 94
For Mis»on Superintendent.. 25 00
PABia
Estate Norman Hamilton....
W.W.Clay
C. Whitliw
Thomas Walker
A. H. Baird
James Hackland
Peter Adams .,.•...>•.>..
W Walton
Brockland
ohnCamie
31iza Sovereign ••>■
Subscriptions under |i
Collections
Mrs. N. Hamilton ((« M. 8.. .
ST. CATHABIIIB&
James McBride
George LoDgley
Chris Baoman
G. A. Biahopiic
tgS
SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THE C. C. H. S.
Christiana McGhis ft oo
Mrs. G. Longley i cx>
W. Wet herald and fiunil; 3 25
Mrs. Gannon 1 50
E<3wmT Reed 150
WUliani Cline I 00
A. M. Smith 3 00
E, C "Wasman a 00
Mr. Tamil i 50
Collection i Gj
Small sams 4 75
One or two friends ■ 4 35
Rev. W. Wetberald, for M. S . . 10 00
Public meeting 9i 33
Mr. Smith -3 00
Hrs. W. Bilcoz i 00
W. Silcox 1 00
J. Silcox t 00
G.Silcojt ■, I 50
Mrs. Hortimer Lodge. i 00
Sums less than |i 3 00
Snbscriptioi
S14 83
»3ooo
Ootlectiona
BOOTLAKD.
Rev. Wm. Hay
George H. Malcotn
Henry Foster
Augustus Malcolm
Albert Foster
Wm. Foster
Mrs. Robert Eadie, jr.
Small sums
Collection at ptiblic meeting .
AmoiiDt voted from charch. .
»26 00
TUBNBOBY.
Subscriptions and collection .. |zi 30
a'U.BCfeV SOUTH.
OolhcUd bv jriH irattcr.
FraDk Condnit ti 00
John W.Foster 1 00
WARWICK ZION.
OoUtettd by Ifiu £m and Vtu SmW^
R. I. McCormick fi so
LD.Eccles I 00
■s than |i 4 9s
•7 4a
OMtettd byMiu Thomai and JHw Ltulk-
J. Luckbam |i 00
J.H« 1 oo
W.Thom[MOn i 00
Less than It 5 ga
Collection 4 ga
»'3S4
Total from the field |ai z6
OaUtcttd by Xin XtLtUand and W<»
D. Bradie. .
tBradie
.Campbdl
C.Campbell
M. OampbeU ...
D. Bradn
W. Duncan.
T. Smart
W. A. Graham..
Small sums
Collections
BradU.
Collection at tdiss. Meeting .
' 3S
»ai <
WIHOHAU.
Andrew Unklater 9i c
James M. Carrie i c
Geoi^eBivca i c
G. P. HaUiewsoD 3 <
John Ritchie 2 c
i,B. Saer 3 t
Mary Lervit ............ I i
Hannah Weir i 1
Malcolm Lamont a c
James \yilsDO 3 c
Gavin Wilson I <:
Robert Currie, junr z c
Robert Carrie, senr i c
Mrs. R. Currie 1 c
James M. Clark it
Collection at Miss. Meeting .. 9i
SnmsunderSi 16 q
Contribnted 13 j
SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THE C. C. M. S.
199
ONTARIO CENTRAL DISTRICT.
ALTON.
Subscriptions •
BOWMANVILLE.
Rev. W. H. Warriner
Tohnathan Stephens
Richard Shaw
W. McMurty
W. R. Climie
H.C.Tait
M. Bond
Mrs. Farewell
Mr. McGill
Mr. Stott
M. Hook
Messrs. Pape and Beach....
S. B. Bradshaw
W.S.Russell
Further remittance
BABBIE.
Mr. and Mrs, J. I. Hindley .
Mrs. Axford
I. Villiers
W. B. Harvey
Small sums
Collection
•21 30
•i 00
5 00
CHX7BCH HILL.
Subscription
EDGAB.
iames C. Wright and wife..
Irs, Joseph Thomas
R. A. Thomas and wife
T. M. Thomas and wife
Mrs. C. A. Moor. ,
Mrs. S. T. Gardiner
Mrs. J. Hart
Mrs. J. Gardiner
J. Cannon
Miss Rebecca Gardiner
Miss Lizzie Miller
Miss Jane Miller • . .
Miss Jane Cannon.
John M. Smyme
Joseph Emms
Mrs. Addison
Mr. P. Cavanagh
Miss Nellie Thompson
Wm. J. Henderson
Mrs. Powell
James Gardiner
Alexander Graham
D. Jamieson
W. Lauder
Thos. S. McLeod
Small sums
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
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I
I
I
I
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
20 00
«38 00
I 50
I 00
1 00
2 55
6 00
•17 00
»8 69
1>4 00
3 00
3
2
2
I
I
I
I
I
I
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2
I
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2
I
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I
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
25
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
15 75
•52 00
FOBEST.
Mr. Roling $500
Mr. Livingston.
Mr. McFadyen
Mr. Lloyd
Mr. Scott
Small sums . . . .
Collection
Lake Shore collector
Ebenezer church ..
FEBGUS.
George Armstrong
GEOBGETOWN.
oseph Barber, senr
] oseph Barber, junr
'' ames Barber
George Anderson
Mrs. Anderson
J. R. Barber
Mrs. James Barber
Mrs. Unsworth
Mrs. Reddny
John Allen
William Anderson
Robert Reid
Henry Reid
LRuddell
Kev. G. Robertson
Collection
For' Superintendent
5 00
5 00
I 00
I 00
50
4 00
•21 50
4 80
4 00
•30 30
9io 00
920 00
5 00
5
5
5
10 00
5 00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
3 00
16 00
20 00
00
00
00
2
I
I
I
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5io2 00
HUMBEB SUMMIT.
J. T. W. Wallace »2 00
Mrs. J. T. W. Wallace 2 00
Sunday school i 00
Collection 3 05
NEWMABEET.
i oseph Millard
tev. W. W. Smith
John H. Millard
G. R. and G. C. Mortimer
Henry Copson
Martin and Dr. Nash
Small sums
»8
05
u
00
4
00
00
00
00
00
II
45
*23 45
NOBTH EBIN.
Collected by Miaeea Mary E, Conley cmd
Jemnis Bowan,
Thomas Rowan 9i 00
Alexander Conley i 00
Andrews Clark i 00
James Strowger i 00
200
SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THE C. C. M. S.
Duncan McGill ...
Mrs. G. Thompson ,
Dogald McGill ...
Smial] sums
PINE GBOVB.
I oo
I oo
X oo
I oo
98 oo
Subscriptions 9i9 05
Collection i 42
•20 47
RUGBY.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Harvie 9^ 00
John Harvie i 00
Donald Harvie i 00
Charles Harvie. junr zoo
John Langman i 00
ohn Ball 100
Ars. John Ball 1 00
W. Johnston
Mrs. Wm. Rouse
J. Johnston
George Robertson
J. Hardie
Malcolm Cameron
Less than 9i
I
I
00
50
2 00
I 00
I 00
I 00
12 50
$28 00
STOUFPVILLE.
Subscriptions 99 00
TORONTO ZION.
From Benevolent Fund 975 00
Supplementary collection.... 22 12
Rev. Edward Ebbs 10 00
FOR SUPERINTENDENT.
Special collection
Thanks offering ..
D. Higgins
Rev. E. Ebbs . . . .
1345
10 00
5 00
2 00
•'37 57
TORONTO NORTHERN.
Grant from the Funds 9ioo 00
For Superintendent 100 00
J. D. Nasmith 10 00
Thomas Lownsbrough 10 00
9220 00
TORONTO BOND STREET.
Edward Becket 9i 00
TORONTO WESTERN.
Subscriptions for 1882 935 ^^
Subscriptions for 1883 41 45
Sunday School 7 53
D. Wiiliams for M.S 10 00
958 98
TORONTO, YORKVILLE.
Colleeted by Miues Smith and Craoen,
John Salmon 92 00
Mr. and Mrs. John Wightman z 00
George Bcott i 00
Mr. and Mrs. Osborne i 00
Henry Wickson i 00
Thomas Parker zoo
Henry Amos zoo
Less than 9x 3 85
UNIONVHiliE.
M. M. Braithwaite, for Super-
intendent
VESFRA.
OoUeeted by Misa E. Wood and
Day,
James Goutts
James Partridge
F.Carl
A. Coutts
Mr. Pearson
Mr. Brown
Less than 9i
9x2 85
92 00
Mi98 A,
92 00
z 00
z 00
z 00
z 00
z 00
13 00
920 00
WHITBY.
Ladies' Missionary Associat'n 915 00
Ross Johnston, for M.S .... 4 00
WIARTON AND COLPOYS
William Bull
Mrs. Joseph Robinson ......
A.J.Kyle
H. Hazeland . . «
Jas. Patterson
E. Kyle (Colpoys)
G. Bull
B.Bull
Henry Spragg
James Brown
6. Spragg
Wm. Petman
919 00
BAY.
5 00
2 00
2 00
z 00
z 00
2
I
z
z
z
z
50
00
00
00
50
00
00
9i8 50
"The Sea," per Rev. T. Hall 94 86
SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THE C. C. M. S.
ONTARIO EASTERN DISTRICT,
OoUtcttd b
Field & Bro »io
J. C. RoberU...
L. Routh
F.W. Field....
Thos.Gillbard...
W. W, Hovey ...
John Hayden . . .
S. M. Flynn.....
J.Flynn
Wm. Field ....
C. Lawes
las. Stewart....
J.P.Field
Mrs. Crossen ..
Wm. Toms ....
Bams under ti
CoOeeUd by Xin Fonntt Lmem.
Bev, H Pedley is °
Martha Averill ....
Mrs. T. Battell ....
Thos Harper
Miss EaglesoD
W. Kerr ,
Mr. Palmer
H. EvaDS
Guillet and Bickle . .
Mrs. Bqaires
Charles Jex..".
John Piper
W.C. Euro
W.ToQije
G. Bickle
Sums under 8i ....
Collections 19 7P
Sunday School 10 00
988 46
coLDSPBmas.
Colltctad bv 3flM Billa EagUtim and liin
Jane UeBridt.
r and Mrs. Rosevear »io 00
Thos. and Mrs. Linton i 00
Mtb, A Hoskm I OO
Aleiandar Lintin i 00
Jason C. S. McCarty i 00
Misses GouJy 1 00
Sums under 81 5 00
Eilen Eaglesoa .
William Rosevear
Maggie Eagleson.
Sums under 81 .
ColUrUAbyldinJi
atiel Miti Btttv Ktnt.
Mrs, Maithew Eagleson
Mrs. Watt
James EaglesoD
George Kent
Bessie Kent
Mrs. Kelly
tohn Eagleson
Irs. Thomas Davidson..
Lizzie Davidson
W. H. Davidson
i nines Davidson
ane Davidson
LIDieDavidson
Mrs. George Stewart .....
Mrs. John Stewart
George Ave.ry *"«
Sums under Si a 00
«3 75
HAWKSBtlBT.
OoOaetai by Miu U. <mJt Etta UtCUbbon
ana tfiwB. HiggMton.
Subscriptions 87 00
Additional collections 730
814 30
HOFETOWN.
JohnMcIlraitb 81 00
James Mcllraith i 00
Thomas Motyneaiu i 00
Smaller snms S 10
KINGSTON. FIB8T.
Mrs. Geo. Robertson, lenr..
Rev. 8, N. Jaclison, M.D
Geo. 8. Fenwick
Mrs. Thomas Hendry
Thomas K. Robertson
F. Heath
J. McBwen
Rev. Robt. M ackay
S. Hamilton
H.Miller
W. Derry
Mrs. I. McKelvy
William Knott
David Speoce
D. McNaughlon
Mrs. Wm. Parkyn
Thomas Savage
Mrs. R. Hendry
Miss Moffatt
W. Hayward
Mrs.SamaelPhippen
202
SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THE C. C. M. S.
WUliam D. Hendry
William Neish
Somsonder^i
FOR SUPBRINTBNDBNT
George Robertson
Rev. Dr. Jackson . .
KINGSTON. SECOND
B. W. Robertson
do for Soperintendent
liANABK.
I
00
I
00
2
75
»I39 75
>
20
00
20
00
•179 75
»50
00
25
00
Subscriptions for 1882.
Subscriptions for 1883,
R. Robertson for M.S. .
•75 00
♦64 50
III 00
5 00
9i8o 50
liANCASTEB.
Collection 9x5 00
MIDDIiEVIIiliE.
Robert AfBeck senr $2 00
I 00
I 00
I 00
I 00
I 00
1 00
,... I 00
2 00
425
5 90
WiUiam Croft
Mrs. W. Croft
Miss Ida J. Croft
Master Arthur Croft . . .
A. R. Mclntyre
Mrs. A. R. Mclntyre . . .
Mrs. F. Scantlion ....
Rev. E. C. W.MacCoU.
Smaller sums ,
Collection ,
•21 15
MAXVIIiLE AND ST. ELMO.
John Kennedy 9i2 00
D. A. and Mrs. McDougall . . 5 00
D. Sinclair
D. P. McDougall
D. P. and Mrs. McDougall . .
Mrs. D. Macallum
D. T. Munro
J. J. and Mrs. McEwen ....
F. D. and Mrs. Sinclair
F. and Mrs. Munro
N.McCoU
D. Kennedy
5 00
5 00
5 00
5 00
4 00
4 00
3 00
3 00
3 00
2 00
fc
Donald McEwen . . ,
Mrs. Monro, senr ,
A. D. Aird
M.McDoogall
J. Robertson ,
P. P.McDoogall...
T. McEwen
. A. McEwen.... ,
W. Macallum...
D. A. McEwen . . .
P. Monro
J. P. WeUs
Miss M. Christie. . .
A. M. McEwen . . ,
F. McEwen
A. McDoogall . . • • .
P. J. McEwen . . . . .
H. McEwen
Miss H. Macallom.
. P. McDoogall...
. A. McDoogall .
Miss McCoU
A Friend
Collection
h
MABTINTOWN.
A. McDermid and family
H.F. McDermid
Rev. D Maccallom
Peter Christie
Hogh Christie, senr
Mrs. M. McCallum
J. A. McCallom
P. H. McDermid
A. Campbell
Finlay Mclntyre
H.S.Christie
Collection
OTTAWA.
2
00 .
2
00
2
00
2
00
2
00
2
00
2
00
2
00
2
00
50
00
00
00 N
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
3
00
7 73
♦98
23
4 50
5
00
5
00
4
00
3
00
2
00
I
00
z
00
I
00
I
00
50
77
•28 77
Subscriptions ^50 00
BOSETTA.
William Aitkin, senr.
James Robertson ...
Thomas Young
Smaller sums
YANEIiEEK HILL.
Subscriptions
•i 00
2 00
I 00
3 75
•7 75
•20 05
SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THE C. C. M. S.
203
QUEBEC
BBIGHAM.
Collection 98 80
Mrs. Brigham for Church Ex-
tension 20 00
928 80
COWANSVILLE.
Mrs. Mair . . .
Geo.Willett...
Collection ....
Mrs. Mackay .
Sunday school
5 00
5 00
12 50
4 00
5 00
5 00
DANVILLE.
Subscriptions 920 00
For Church Extension 56 00
Rev. Geo. Willett for Church
Extension
DURHAM.
Ladies Auxiliary Society ....
EATON.
Hiram French
F. James
Dr. G. W. Powers
Mrs. Powers
Mr. Armstrong
Dr. Draper
Mr. Montgomery
Mrs. H.N. Hill
Alton Hodge
A. Friend
Mrs. and Miss Farnsworth.. . .
^. Leonard and family
i. H. and Mrs. Goodwin ....
Irs. T. A. Eraser
Collection
Small sums
^y6 00
515 00
•2 00
2 00
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
2
I
I
I
2
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
36
80
926 66
FRANKLIN.
Subscriptions 9x4 00
INVERNESS.
Subscriptions 9ii 10
MELBOURNE AND RICHMOND.
Ladies' Association for Church
Extension Fund 9i9 00
Sunday school •«.. 5 00
DISTRICT.
MONTREAL, EMMANUEL.
FOR SUPERINTENDENT.
J. S. McLachlan
Greorge Hague
R. C. Jainieson
Henry Wilkes
George Cornish
Acknowledged in last report as
received after accounts were
closed
J. S. & W. McLachlan
George Hague
C. F. Smithers
George W. Moss
R. C. Jamieson
John, Porteous to constitute
Miss Florence Porteous a
life member
Miss Hastie
Alfred Savage
Henry Lyman
Henry Wilkes, D.D
Charles Alexander
William Moodie
J. B. Learmont
Mrs. Leeming
H.W.Walker •
William Reid
James Linton
Francis Scholes
H. K. Ritchie
William McDougall
J. F. Stevenson. D.D
W. R. Ross
Mrs. Henry Lyman
C. R. Black
George Cornish
W. McDonnough
John Macintosh
W. G.Beers
J. B. Sutherland
John Popham
Thomas Costen
T.M. M.Duff
Mrs. Fisher
D. Downs
Theodore Lyman
W. H. Weir
Mrs. S. W. Walker
J. C. Lansdale
G. E. Williams
W.M
. P. Leet
] ames Taylor
' uvenile missionary box ....
]. D.Dougall
Xa. C*. JT..«. .......••• .....a
•24 00
Miss J. E. Height
Mrs. Lay
W.R
•50
00
50
00
10
00
5
00
I
00
13
00
100
00
105
00
35
00
25
00
25
00
25
00
15
00
15
00
10
00
10
00
10
00
10
00
10
00
10
00
10
00
10
00
zo
GO
10
00
10
00
8
00
7
GO
5
00
5
00
5
00
5
00
5
00
5
00
5
00
5
00
5
00
5
00
5
CO
5
00
5
00
3
00
2
50
2
00
2
GO
2
00
2
00
2
00
2
00
2
00
00
00
00
00
00
^o4
SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THE C. C. M. S.
A. Birks i 9ioo
Smaller sums 13 10
Collections 11 00
•713 60
Less expenses, printing, adver-
tising and deputation 6 19
ii
MONTBBAIi, CALVABY.
T. B. Macaulay
J. R. Dougall
C. Cashing
Cash
Heath
r. Macaulay
R. McLachlan
R. A. Short
Benjamin Lamb
A. Wier
Miss Jessie Smith ,
Miss C. Borden
G. McGarry . ... *
oseph Richardson
. L. Garden
♦707 41
9io 00
5 00
5
5
5
5
5
2
I
00
00
00
00
00
00
2 00
9 00
z 00
I 00
I 00
I 00
I 00
FOR SUPERINTBNDBMT.
Robert McLachlan ,-.
Charles Gushing
T. B. Macaulay
•51 00
10 00
10 00
5 00
925 00
BHEBBBOOKE AND LENNOXYILLE.
Rev. Dr. Duff 9io 00
S. J. Foss
T. S. Money
Neil Dinning
Mrs. and Miss Foss...
H.Hubbard
Mrs. S. A. Hurd
J, S. Mitchell
Hon. J, G. Robertson
Mr. McKechnie
T. J. Tuck
5 00
5 00
2 00
2 00
2 00
2 00
2 00
2 00
2 00
2 00
Miss Ball
E.W.Abbott
A. Stevens
R. MitcheU
0. H.Fletcher
A. Paton
S. F. Morey
A. S. Hurd
Wm. White
S. B. Jenckes
Mrs. Walton
1. A. Loring
Mrs. R. Mitchell
Miss L. A. Hurd. . • .
Miss Alma Wilson . .
P. McLellan
Samuel Tuck
Mrs. Terrill
R. Tough
Mrs. Lyford
Small items
Miss Brooks
Mrs. Charles Brooks
S. Burrell
L K. Wilder
W. A.Farwell
Small sums
R. Davidson
WATERVILLE.
James Mcintosh
(3. O. Swanson
F.G. Gale
Alex. Mcintosh
John Mcintosh
Geo. Purkis
Mr. Woodward
Collections : Waterville . .
Capelton ....
Sums under 9i
Rev. G. Purkis for M.S
A Friend in Quebec District
3
2
00
00
00
2
00
2
00
3
10
00
00
2
00
2
00
50
35
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
5
I
00
00
«89 85
9i
00
00
00
00
00
2
00
I 00
6 13
641
14 45
»34
2
99
00
100
00
MlSSIOKARY CONTRIBUTIONS, N. S. AND N. B. 205
NOVA SCOTIA AND NEW BRUNSWICK MISSIONARY
I
SOCIETY SUBSCRIPTIONS.
CORNWALLIS, N.S.
Subscriptions $2 50
CflEBOaUE, N.S.
Rev. J. Shipperley $1 00
Mrs. Shipperley i 00
Wilson Haley i 00
Gapt. W. Hammond i 00
A. Jenkins i 00
Capt. S. Hilton i 00
Collections '. . . . 64
»6 64
KESWICK BIDGE, N.B.
Subscriptions 9i5 00
LIVEBPOOL, N,S.
William Anderson $2 00
Jonathan Crowell i 00
S. Sykes 2 00
05 00
LOWEB SELMAH, N.S.
{ames R. Crowe $100
ohn M. Crowe i 50
David R. Crowe i 00
Edward McLellan i 00
Mary B. Crowe 60
Annabel Crowe 50
Mrs. Edward McLellan 50
Noah Anthony 75
Andrew Anthony i 00
Robert Anthony i 00
Edwin S. Anthony i 00
Amanda Anthony i 00
Mrs. A. Anthony i 00
Smaller sums i 15
•13*00
MILTON, N.S.
Richard Knowles $z 00
Miss Experience Tupper .... 5 00
Nathan Tupper i 00
W. H. Freeman 400
E.H. Freeman 400
G. W. Johnson i 00
Matilda Whitman i 00
Mrs. Freeman Tupper 4 00
Miss J. G. Tupper i 00
Smaller sums • • . . . 2 00
•24 00
MAITIiAND, N.S.
Captain M. McDougall $3 00
Finlay McDonald i 50
Hedley McDougall 2 00
Mrs. James Monteith i 00
»7 50
MAITLAND, SOUTH, N.a
Collected by Mr. Stephen Jaekaon,
Stephen Jackson 9i 70
Ellen McDougall i 00
Mrs. Maggie Jacksou i 00
John Kehoe i 00
Mrs. Jennie McDougall .... i 00
Angus Rose i 00
Stewart Rose , 50
George Dimoch 50
[ames Rose 50
[ohn Dow 50
John McQuarrie 75
Rosie Dimoch 75
Mrs. Alex. Rose 50
Mrs. James Dimoch 50
Mrs. D. B. Dimoch 50
Caleb P. Jackson 75
Mrs. C. P. Jackson 50
Mrs. Dow and others 1 05
014 00
MOOSE BBOOK, N.S.
Wm. Ferguson and family. . $1 50
Joseph F. O'Brien i 25
Michael Terhune i 00
Mrs. R. M. Terhune 50
M. A. Terhune 50 /
[ohn-Rolf 50
[ohn Lafi&n and others i 00
Smaller sums 2 75
$9 00
NOEL, N.S.
Collected by Mre J, M. O'Brien,
Rev. J. W. Cox $500
Mrs. J. W. Cox I 00
Josie, Nellie, and Willie • • . • i 00
Mrs. Sarah O'Brien 5 00
J. M. O'Brien 200
Silas O'Brien : 2 00
Robert Faulkner i 25
A. M. Crowe i 25
A. C. O'Brien i 00
2o6 MISSIONARY CONTRIBUTIONS, N. S. AND N. B.
Jacob O'Brien c .
Mrs. R. M. Sterling
Mrs. Milton O'Brien
Albon S. Main
Captain E. L. Main
Mrs. Elizabeth Main
Fulton Main
Benj. Densmore and sisters..
Mis;i Libbie Main
Everett L. Main
Jennie Main
Miss Rufos O'Brien
Mrs. A. M. Oow
Isabella Faulkner
Bessie Sterling
Charles Crow
Mrs. Ellen Crow
Charles Fielding
Samuel Densmore
A. A. O'Brien
Thomas S. Crow
Small sums
Mary Densmore
•36 50
ST. JOHN, N3.
Subscriptions 940 00
SHEFFmLD, N3.
Collected by Miss Mary E, Barker,
C. J. and_ Mrs. Burpee $200
50
50
.... 2 00
.... 2 00
50
•l 00
I 00
I 00
I 00
I 00
I 00
I 00
65
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
2 35
50
Mrs. I. Harrison
Miss Perley
Archibald Barker . . . .
Charles Burpee
Mrs. Adolphus Burpee
»7 50
Collected by Miaa Alice Harrieoru
Hon. Archibald Harrison .... 9i 50
Mrs. Archibald Harrison ....
Miss Harrison
C. B. Harrison
F. Harrison \ . . . .
Mrs. E. Bridges
I 50
I 00
I 00
75
I 00
»6 75
Collected by Miaa Phoebe Burpee.
David H. Burpee $2 00
Miss C. Burpee 75
Miss Adeline Burpee 75
Mrs. F. B. Jewett i 00
Mrsw S. E. Sutherland
Stephen Burpee
Mrs. Clare
I. A. Johnson, B.A
Rev. J. Barker
Miss E. Barker
Newton Burpee ^. .
C. Henry Burpee
• 50
I 00
30
1 00
2 00
I 00
I 00
z 00
•12 30
Totsd from the field . • • . $26 55
YARMOUTH, N.8.
William Perry
Robert Ellin wood
Wm. T. Sterritt
J. D. Horton ,'
Eben Scott
Rev. A. McGregor
Whitman Crawley
A. J. Lewis
A. J. Lincoln . . •• » . . . .
J. A. Perry
Thomas Ritchie
Mrs. Dimack
Mrs. Frank Scott
G.S.Williams
Mrs. Lavers
OENEBAL.
Union meetings, Sheffield ..
Economy
Pleasant River and Ohio. . • .
Lockside
Grand River
Manchester
•3 06
2 00
2 00
2 00
2 00
2 00
I 00
I 00
I 00
I 00
1 00
z 00
50
2 00
2 00
•22 50
$z6 00
20 00
12 06
10 00.
5 00
9 25
Subscrii>tions, 1881-82, omit-
ted in last Ybar Book :
Collected at Union meeting. .
Noel, 1881
Manchester; 1881
St. John
Economy
Canning
Chebogere
Pleasant River and Ohio. . . .
Margaree «
Grand Totsd 913082
$12
00
5
00
45
00
20
00
21
30
II
50
12
00
4
00
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE I. M. S.
CANADA CONGREGATIONAL INDIAN MISSIONARY
SOCIETY SUBSCRIPTION LIST, 1882-83.
ALMONTE.
R. Peacock
BUBFOBD.
H.CoJt
Wm. Daniells
T.H.Ross
J. M. Charles
Miss Yeigh
M- Douglas
J. M. Kencbie
Small sums
CoDgregatiODal S. S..
Field & Bro
J.P.Field
F. W.Field
C. Lawes
Henry Evans
James Grossen
John Hayden
R.MulholIand
John Jefirey
H. Hough
W. D. Bum
D.McN
P. McCallum, junr..
Rev.H.Pedley
W.Toms, junr
T.Harper
Mrs.T. Battle
W H Price
William Kerr
J.W.Kerr
Aggie Toms
Mrs, Davidson
E. E. Greenwood . .
Small sums
DANTILLE.
CoQg.Cb. Missionary Society. Ii6 oo
DOUGLAS.
R.Y.Blythe i oo
Wm. Douglas i oo
D. Currie i oo
Small suras 3 25
»6 25
EHBKO.
Mrs, G. Matheson
D. Malheson-
Hugh Matheson
Dr. C. Duncan
Alexander Gordon
Mrs. D.M.Ross
Small stima
Collection Cong'l. Church.. 88 ao
GeorgeKent i 00
Martin Laing i 00
Miss Davidson i 00
Smallaums 4 10
•is 35
COWASSVtLLE, B.B.
Rev. Geo. Willett 85 00
H. Campbell .
D. Brodie
tBrodie
an Brodie ...
D. Campbell .
M. Campbell .
Small sums .. .
ELORA AND SALEM.
agel
[. Middlemiss
V. I. Mi.
all sum
75 FRENCH BAY.
JO Scmgttn Baitrvt.
75 Froicb Bay Snndaj'scbool
John C. Wab-b&«o-na . . . .
831 50 John C. Ji
Hannah Noon
Jesse Knot
Margaret Root
Ham-yah-bu
Mrs, Ham-yah.bu
Thomas Wah-be-ze
Miss G. Root
Hiss Bella Mclver
Louisa Yah-bu
Ohas. May-bab.lte-wa.we-dong
2C8
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE I. M. S.
Mra. Peter Ritchie i oo
Hev. Wii]iam Walker i oo
MissMariaWalker 50
Miu Caroline Walker 50
Mias Mary I. Walker 50
JoliD K^-wa-gum 63
Ed. J. C. Wilker 50
Mrs. Ke-wa-guni 50
Luke Ke-wa-gum 50
Sarah Ke-wa-gum 50
Cath, Nah-wah-ruh 50
Joseph Nah-booh, jonr 50
oseph Nah-booh, aenr 50
Asa Yah-ba 50
Joshua Yah-ba 50
Fred'kWah-be-zee,junr 50
Fred'b Wah-be-zee. senr ,,.. 50
SimoD Qua-ke-ge-zhig 50
{□hn Na-she-ka-wa 50
Irs, Ann Wauzick 50
Mrs. James Ritchie 50
PBOUE.
Rev. W. H. Allworth Ji 00
Small sums So
"ITto
FOBESI.
Mrs. Hamilton i 25
Dr, Hutton i 00
A. Mclntyre i 00
D. LiviD^ton I 00
Smallstiras 2 75
FEBQCB.
G, A. Armstrong ts 00
A. D. Ferrier 5 00
G. W. Ferguson 5 00
James Argo 3 00
G,A.Reid a 00
John Black z 00
W.H.Joboson 2 00
Wm.Pattison I 00
Wm. Murray i 00
A. D. Fordyce i 00
R. Phillips I 00
Mrs. Phinn 1 00
Rev. J. B. Mnllen r 00
James Muir i 00
Wilson McNeill i 00
SmEtll sums 3 80
934 So
QASAFBAXA.
P. S. Martin »i 00
William SimpSon t 00
H. Bilton I 00
Rev.J.R. Black i 00
Small sums i 50
»S 50
HUUBElB BUVUIT*
StiDtlay school 9i 00
Rev. C. Duff I 00
•zoo
HAHII.TON.
Sunday school 95 00
OUELPH.
Mrs.Daly ti 00
DTVBBNESB.
Church collection fl 76
Dr. Somerset 4 00
D.Sillars i 00
D. Cook 1 00
Mrs. Tames McKillop t 00
N. McKenzie i 00
A. Solandt I 00
T. McCammon 50
«II 26
W. Hayward fi 00
eis. Noxon I 00
. Kneeshaw t oo
James Gordon i 00
T. H. Barraclough.... i 00
Smallsums i 00
»6oo
KBLTIM.
Bmall sums it 5°
KCtCABDINE.
H. Kennedy 3 00
Mr. Kinlops 3 00
KIBOSTON.
Mrs. Hendry's bible class.. .. 94 o
LONDON,
John Labatt %$ o
H, MatthewsoD a o
William Glass 10
Mrs. W Rowland i o
Dr Eccles I O
William Gurd I o
tL. Dampier 10
red Rowland i o
A. H. Johnson 10
T. McOormick i o
H.P.Allan I o
W. Cameron 10
E.A.Taylor i o
Small sums 10
S19 o
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE I. M. S.
209
LISTOWEL.
R.H.Climie..
Tatham & Co.
J. C. Hay . . .
feaker& Co..
A. McMillan
John Climie. .
W. M. Climie
Small sums...
MISSIBAGUA.
$2 00
2 GO
2 00
I 50
00
00
00
25
I
I
I
5
»i5 75
Collected by Miss HaAvkiru.
Peter Murray
R. I. Nichol
Mrs. I. Nichol
Mrs. Bissett
Maud Murray
B. B. Beemer
John Gibson
Malcolm Morrison
J. G. Kelly
Thomas Christlaw
Henry Christlaw
George Hawkins
Mrs. James McGauly
Charles Rae
F. Hockin
Ed. McCoy
J. Bateman J
Andrew Causley
Samuel McCoy
Small sums
I
$5 00
2 00
2 00
2 00
I 00
I 00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
50
50
50
50
50
00
I
I
I
2
I
I
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